LVN PT

PACS•Los Angeles, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The LVN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants. The role is responsible for ensuring care and nursing operations meet applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility policies, and for maintaining a high quality of resident care. The LVN exercises delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties. The position includes administrative oversight of a nursing shift, resident-care coordination, documentation, medication administration, staff leadership and training, safety and infection-control practices, equipment and supply oversight, and participation in resident assessments and care planning. The LVN works with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, other departments, and government agencies as needed. The role may involve work beyond normal hours, temporary work in other positions, and emergency call-back.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants and assigned nursing personnel, including coordinating shift activities, assigning work, conducting rounds, and reporting staffing or performance issues.
Ensure nursing staff comply with facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, nursing standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
Participate in quality assurance activities, facility surveys, policy reviews, discharge planning, and coordination with other resident services.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; coordinate admission readiness, transportation, and related documentation.
Complete and maintain resident records, nursing notes, orders, charts, incident reports, transfer forms, census reports, and other required documentation.
Receive and transcribe physician orders, report discrepancies, and coordinate diet changes with Food Services.
Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered; verify resident identity, maintain medication and narcotic records, monitor medication supplies, and report discrepancies.
Provide leadership and support to nursing personnel; assist with evaluations, staffing needs, work assignments, employee orientation, and in-service training.
Coordinate resident care with physicians and other staff; monitor resident condition, report changes and incidents, implement care plans, and provide nursing procedures and treatments within scope.
Obtain specimens and record vital signs as needed; monitor seriously ill residents and ensure residents who cannot call for help are checked frequently.
Help maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary care environment; ensure appropriate infection-control, hand hygiene, PPE, equipment safety, and emergency preparedness practices.
Monitor and recommend unit equipment and supply needs, maintain adequate stock, and ensure equipment is used safely by trained personnel.
Review resident care plans and nursing notes, inform the Nurse Supervisor of needed updates, and assist with MDS and care-plan coordination.
Report suspected fraud, unauthorized information-system access, privacy violations, occupational exposures, and hazardous conditions as required.
Participate in continuing education, facility training, and staff development activities.
Assist with post-mortem procedures and related notifications when required.