LVN - PT - H

PACS Group•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The LVN provides nursing care and oversees assigned nursing personnel in a long-term care facility. The role combines resident care, medication administration, documentation, shift-level administration and supervision, staff development, safety, and coordination with physicians, residents, families, and other departments. The LVN is delegated the authority and accountability needed to carry out assigned duties and may be assigned other duties as necessary. The LVN maintains resident records and care plans; administers medications and treatments; monitors residents and reports changes in condition; supports admissions, transfers, and discharges; and helps ensure that care is provided according to residents’ care plans and wishes. The position also helps maintain facility procedures, quality assurance, infection control, staff training, equipment and supply readiness, and a clean and safe care environment. The role requires an approved LPN/LVN education and an active, unencumbered state license, as well as current CPR certification. Candidates must communicate effectively in English, demonstrate nursing knowledge and supervisory ability, and be able to work effectively with residents and staff. Work takes place in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including resident rooms and medication rooms. The position involves frequent interruptions, exposure to infectious materials and other workplace hazards, and may require work beyond normal hours or emergency call-back.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program or possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate resident condition information and present information effectively to managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents served.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing care facilities.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to deal tactfully with residents, families, personnel, visitors, agencies, and the public.
Leadership and supervisory ability, and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents and incorporate new methods and principles into nursing practice.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
Able to move intermittently during the workday, communicate understandably, cope with mental and emotional stress, and see and hear adequately or use effective prosthetics.
Able to function independently and work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies, including ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or occasionally hostile people.
Able to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate day-to-day functions of assigned nursing assistants and ensure nursing personnel follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable requirements.
Review nursing policies, procedures, manuals, and job descriptions and recommend revisions; help keep the Nursing Service Procedures Manual current and followed.
Plan shift services and activities with assigned nursing and support staff, provide leadership, conduct rounds, and report shift activities and problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and participate in quality assurance activities, facility surveys, and resident discharge planning.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; complete related forms, reports, census records, charge slips, and other administrative documentation.
Maintain resident records, charts, and required documentation; transcribe physician orders, document care and resident responses, report discrepancies, and complete accident and incident reports.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments; verify resident identity, maintain accurate narcotic records, review medication cards, and report medication discrepancies or supply needs.
Participate in staffing evaluations and planning, report absences and staffing needs, develop work assignments, review complaints, and support fair administration of personnel policies.
Support admission and orientation of residents and families; coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic services; consult with physicians; monitor residents; notify physicians and next of kin of accidents or condition changes; and coordinate resident care with care plans and wishes.
Provide or oversee nursing services and treatments, including catheterization, tube feeding, suction, dressings, specimen collection, vital signs, restorative care, and other procedures as required.
Participate in staff orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and training for nurse aide trainees and personnel performing tasks with potential exposure to blood or body fluids.
Monitor safety, sanitation, infection control, hand hygiene, protective equipment use, fire and disaster preparedness, and safe use of nursing equipment and supplies.
Recommend and monitor unit equipment and supply needs, maintain adequate stocks, promote efficient use, and ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate equipment.
Review resident care plans and nursing notes, inform the Nurse Supervisor of needed changes, ensure CNAs know and refer to care plans, and assist with MDS and related assessment planning.
Report suspected fraud, provide information to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested, protect resident and facility information, and report suspected unauthorized access or disclosure.