8 week LVN contract in SNF

FullShift Staffing • Chico, CA

23h

About The Position

The LVN provides nursing care within the scope of practice to ensure patients’ needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and applicable state, federal, and local guidelines. This is an 8-week contract position in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) in Chico, California.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as an LVN in California for contracts in California; have a compact license when working in a compact state.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior nursing management experience.
• Long-term care experience.
• PointClickCare charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual.
• Understand, participate in, and assist with implementing the Quality Improvement Program.
• Use the Quality Life Manual to identify, place, and monitor patients in appropriate programs.
• Notify other departments of patient changes, including room changes, leave of absence, new admissions, and discharges.
• Conduct patient and family education.
• Administer medications in a timely manner and according to facility policy.
• Administer treatments in a timely manner and according to facility policy.
• Receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders when permitted by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Make rounds with physicians when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed