LVN-Per Diem-SNF

Ridgeview•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Ridgeview Health Center is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide nursing care and services during their shift in a skilled nursing facility. The LVN is responsible for accurate and timely medication administration, treatments, documentation, and emergency response. The role includes assisting the RN supervisor and overseeing CNA-provided resident care to maintain quality care. The LVN assists with contacting attending physicians regarding changes in condition, admissions, discharges, and medication or treatment orders. The position also involves communicating with residents’ families or surrogate decision makers, obtaining informed consents, developing resident care plans, and documenting communications. The LVN may provide infection-prevention support as an Infection Preventionist Designee (IPD), completing infection-prevention training and a certificate of completion. In that capacity, the nurse works 20 hours per week on infection-prevention management, surveillance, and education for staff, residents, and visitors.

Requirements

Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse license in good standing with the LVN Board of Nursing.
At least one year of experience providing direct nursing care to elderly and chronically ill patients.
Knowledge of Title 22 and OBRA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide overall nursing care and services during the shift, including medication administration, treatments, documentation, and emergency calls.
Assist the RN supervisor and/or oversee CNA direct care of residents to maintain quality resident care.
Assist the RN supervisor with contacting attending physicians about changes in condition, new admission orders, discharge orders, and changes to medication and treatment orders.
Notify resident family members or surrogate decision makers of changes in condition and medication or treatment orders.
Obtain informed consents and develop resident care plans.
Accurately and promptly document communications with physicians, residents, family members, and surrogate decision makers.
Respond quickly, calmly, and professionally to medical emergencies.
Perform intravenous therapy within the LVN scope of practice, tube feedings, oxygen administration, catheterizations, suctioning, and dressing changes.
Carry out medication administration and treatment procedures accurately.
Assist with direct resident care, including bathing, grooming, transferring, and repositioning as needed.
Accept additional responsibilities in emergency situations to help maintain quality resident care.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
If selected as the Infection Preventionist Designee, complete infection-prevention training and obtain a certificate of completion.
As the Infection Preventionist Designee, work 20 hours per week on infection-prevention management, surveillance, and education of staff, residents, and visitors.