LVN - FT - H

PACS Group•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The LVN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants. The role ensures that nursing care and facility operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, facility policies, and procedures, and supports the maintenance of high-quality resident care. The LVN performs administrative, documentation, medication-administration, personnel, nursing-care, staff-development, safety, equipment, care-plan, and budget-related duties as assigned. The position includes coordinating resident admissions, transfers, discharges, and care plans; documenting care and changes in condition; administering medications and treatments; and working with physicians, residents, families, nursing staff, and other departments. The LVN also supports staff supervision and training, infection control, emergency preparedness, and the safe use of equipment and supplies. The role requires an active, unencumbered state LPN/LVN license and current CPR certification. The position works throughout office and nursing-service areas, including resident rooms, and may involve exposure to infectious materials, hazardous chemicals, interruptions, emotionally upset individuals, and emergency call-backs. The employee may work beyond normal hours when necessary and may temporarily work in other positions.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensure and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs and to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Leadership and supervisory ability, effective communication skills, and ability to work harmoniously with personnel, residents, families, visitors, agencies, and the public.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile individuals.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday and push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move it at least 50 feet.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities.
Direct and coordinate nursing staff duties, shift services, staffing needs, work assignments, and performance feedback in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulations.
Maintain and contribute to nursing policies, procedures, quality assurance activities, facility surveys, discharge planning, reports, and administrative records.
Complete resident admission, transfer, and discharge records; maintain census and charge records; and prepare required forms, charting, and reports.
Document nursing care, resident responses, incidents, orders, diet changes, and changes in condition in accordance with facility procedures.
Receive, transcribe, and communicate physician orders; coordinate with physicians and other departments regarding resident care.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments; verify resident identity; monitor medication supplies and records; and report discrepancies.
Coordinate and provide nursing care, including assessments, treatments, restorative and rehabilitative services, specimen collection, vital signs, monitoring, and resident and family communication.
Ensure residents receive care according to their care plans and wishes, and review care plans and nursing notes for appropriate implementation.
Orient, train, and support nursing personnel; participate in in-service and continuing education programs.
Monitor safety, sanitation, infection control, emergency preparedness, and proper use of personal protective equipment and nursing equipment.
Recommend and monitor unit supplies and equipment, maintain adequate stock, and promote safe and efficient equipment and supply use.
Report suspected fraud, unauthorized information access, privacy violations, occupational exposures, hazardous conditions, and other concerns through established channels.
Support resident and family needs, coordinate with support departments, and maintain a calm, respectful, and professional care environment.