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PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•Brawley, CA

About The Position

A licensed professional nurse under the supervision of a Registered Nurse who provides nursing care and services to residents in a long-term care setting. The LVN provides care prescribed by a physician or other health care professional within the legal scope of practice and facility standards, helping residents attain or maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The role also contributes clinical observations and data to resident plans of care and supervises nursing assistants and other nursing personnel as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved LVN program.
Current nursing licensure in good standing with the State licensing board.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to provide quality patient care under applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability to identify and report problems, use initiative, and exercise good judgment in reaching quality decisions.
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable nursing principles and practices to ensure resident care standards are met.
Willingness to work with professional and non-professional personnel.
Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension with minimal to no difficulty.
Valid BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in accordance with prescriptions, legal scope of practice, standards of care, and facility policies and procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; orient residents and families as necessary; and give and receive nursing reports at shift changes.
Review daily reports and assignments with Nursing Assistants and conduct resident rounds to assess physical and emotional status and ensure appropriate care.
Collect and report clinical data and significant findings, perform nursing skills within the scope of practice under Registered Nurse direction, and document care accurately and promptly.
Assist in developing, reviewing, revising, and updating resident Plans of Care; contribute to evaluating progress toward goals and adjusting care plans as needed.
Receive and transcribe physician orders; assist with physician rounds; prepare and administer medications; complete ordered treatments; and monitor and report adverse responses.
Secure and accurately inventory narcotics and controlled drugs, maintain related documentation, and order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment according to facility procedures.
Request and arrange physician-ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Notify physicians, resident representatives, and the RN Supervisor or RN in charge about critical illness, injury, significant condition changes, incidents, and unusual occurrences, as required by policy.
Complete accident and incident reports, document relevant information, and initiate investigations of accidents and unusual occurrences.
Attend required facility meetings and report allegations of abuse in accordance with regulations and facility policy.
Initiate emergency procedures, including basic CPR, and provide emergency patient treatments.
Participate in infection control and hazardous-condition reporting procedures.
Assist with orientation of personnel, assume charge responsibility after the orientation period when requested, and supervise CNAs and other nursing personnel as assigned.
Make resident rounds to verify appropriate care, identify and correct problems, assist with nursing assignments, and participate in personnel supervision, discipline, and evaluation.
Participate in quality assurance activities and help correct findings or deficiencies as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Protect health information in accordance with HIPAA.
Attend in-services and educational classes to maintain competency and current knowledge of nursing standards and practices.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned.