SNF LVN- Per Diem

MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT•Fall River Mills, CA

2d•$35 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The LVN administers nursing care to Skilled Nursing residents in an efficient, safe, and courteous manner using proper nursing procedures. The position reports to the on-duty Charge Nurse and works under the Charge Nurse’s direction. The LVN conducts patient assessments, develops and updates individualized plans of care, performs ordered treatments, provides resident and family education, documents care, and coordinates with other members of the healthcare team. The role also includes responding to emergencies, following medication and narcotics-control procedures, maintaining safety and infection-control standards, and supporting continuity of care during shift handoffs. The LVN is expected to work professionally and collaboratively with patients, families, visitors, facility staff, and other departments; maintain confidentiality and regulatory requirements; and complete assigned work accurately and on time. The position may require work beyond normal hours or temporarily in other positions when necessary. Mayers Memorial Hospital District may modify or supplement the duties and responsibilities at its discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current California nursing licensure in good standing.
Current BLS certification.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Ability to work effectively and independently with residents, families, facility personnel, support agencies, and others.
Professional behavior, effective collaboration, and above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills.
Organizational ability and time-management skills.
Ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office applications and make appropriate recommendations or conclusions based on collected data.
Ability to maintain organized records, communicate clearly, follow direction and the chain of command, and handle confidential information appropriately.
Ability to use office machines and answer telephone calls professionally.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and temporarily in other positions when necessary.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, walk, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Conduct individualized patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on the patient’s condition and facility policies or protocols.
Notify the Charge Nurse and provider of abnormal findings.
Develop and update individualized resident plans of care in collaboration with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
Perform provider-ordered treatments accurately and promptly.
Provide individualized resident and family education.
Document assessment findings, responses to nursing interventions, progress, medications, nursing care, and resident events in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Initiate emergency resuscitative measures and carry out emergency interventions, orders, and evaluations according to applicable protocols.
Report patient conditions to appropriate personnel during each shift and complete end-of-shift walking rounds to maintain continuity of care.
Follow safety and infection-control standards and medication-administration and narcotics-control procedures.
Assist nursing staff in other departments when requested and qualified, and assist with direct patient care as needed.
Coordinate patient transfers for procedures or diagnostic tests with other departments.
Ensure call lights are answered promptly and assigned CNA nursing care is completed and documented according to facility policy.
Maintain clean work areas and assigned rooms.
Communicate concerns about the appropriateness of medical or nursing care through the chain of command.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and notify staff, family, and providers in a timely manner.
Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, accurate records, and effective working relationships.
Complete applicable annual education, attend appropriate meetings and evaluations, wear identification, adhere to the dress code, and report to work on time as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.