Needed Short Term Local Contract LVN

FullShift Staffing • Porterville, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing care within the scope of practice to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal, and local guidelines. The role includes following infection control practices, supporting quality improvement, using the Quality Life Manual to identify and monitor patients in appropriate programs, communicating patient changes to other departments, and educating patients and families. The LVN administers medications and treatments according to facility policy, receives and carries out physician orders when permitted by the Nurse Practice Act, and makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as an LPN in the state.
• Long-term care experience.
• PointClickCare charting experience.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior nursing management experience is preferred but not required.

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, leaves of absence, new admissions, and discharges.
• Conduct patient and family education.
• Administer medications timely and according to facility policy.
• Administer treatments timely 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed