LVN - Avocet Playa Vista

Avocet Playa Vista•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Licensed Nurse delivers nursing services in accordance with healthcare provider orders and oversees resident care and the Medication Management Program in accordance with provider orders, state regulations, and SRG policies. The role has no formal supervisory responsibilities, but serves as a liaison among healthcare providers, families, pharmacies, and other healthcare agencies to support optimal resident care. The Licensed Nurse also mentors Caregivers, Med Aides, and/or Med Techs and keeps community leaders informed about routine and changing resident care needs. The position works as part of the Health Services Department in an assisted living and Enliven setting. It includes resident assessments and service planning, monitoring health conditions and changes, coordinating care and medical services, maintaining documentation and incident reports, supporting medication systems, participating in quality assurance and infection control, and communicating care needs to residents, families, healthcare providers, and community team members. The role may also involve ADL assistance, medication administration, and support with daily staffing issues. Anticipated pay is $34.00–$36.00 per hour. The stated schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Sunday and Monday. The employer notes that the position may require a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Requirements

Must hold a valid nursing license in good standing as an LVN, LPN, and/or RN.
First Aid and CPR certification required.
Must pass a criminal background clearance before beginning work.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, consistent and regular attendance, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Proficiency applying the nursing process in an Assisted Living and Enliven setting, with strong clinical evaluation skills.
Ability to work with seniors and interact with cognitively impaired individuals.
Ability to adapt and respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations, and prioritize tasks and projects.
Ability to analyze, solve, and respond to problems or concerns.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, eMAR, and related software.
Ability to talk and listen regularly; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms frequently; and stand, walk, climb, or balance occasionally.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a senior living environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work as part of the Health Services Department team.
Participate in and complete resident assessments to identify care needs.
Develop and update resident service plans using person-centered approaches and interventions to determine care level.
Follow up with healthcare providers, residents, and responsible parties on health conditions and changes in condition.
Communicate relevant resident information to healthcare providers and alert community staff and responsible parties about care concerns and service plan changes.
Perform nursing services in accordance with the Nurses Practice Act and state regulations.
Maintain effective relationships and communication with residents, families, responsible parties, and healthcare providers.
Review weekly healthcare provider visit notes and support continuity of care.
Coordinate care for new move-ins, residents on extended leave, residents returning from other levels of care, and residents receiving services from a new healthcare provider.
Complete documentation in Yardi EHR according to SRG policy and state regulations.
Initiate internal incident reports and state reports as needed and participate in internal incident investigations as needed.
Coordinate incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing, podiatry, and telehealth visits as needed.
Coordinate onsite laboratory diagnostic testing and durable medical equipment as needed.
Complete Long Term Care insurance verification forms as needed.
Support the Medication Management Program, including medication delivery systems, storage, and security.
Collaborate with preferred pharmacy partners.
Provide ADL care and assistance with medication administration as needed.
Assist the Director of Assisted Living with daily staffing issues as needed.
Participate in daily crossover meetings and/or weekly Care Management meetings to communicate resident care needs to community team members.
Participate in Quality Assurance, including unusual-event investigations, compliance audits, and survey preparations.
Monitor community infection control programs for care-staff compliance with safety programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.