On-Call LVN

St. Paul's Senior Services•San Diego, CA

15d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

St. Paul’s Senior Services is seeking an On-Call LVN to provide and support resident care at a 24/7 senior living facility. The LVN acts as a direct supervisor to caregiver staff and supports the Director of Nursing with management and oversight of resident care, ensuring quality nursing care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Shifts may include AM (6:00 AM–2:30 PM), PM (2:00 PM–10:30 PM), and NOC (10:00 PM–6:30 AM). The role includes supervising and supporting care staff, assisting with medication administration, assessing residents and updating care plans, carrying out physician orders, documenting care and changes in residents’ condition, and coordinating with residents, families, physicians, colleagues, and other service providers. The LVN also supports staff orientation and training, safety and infection-control practices, staffing activities, and the ordering and supervision of medical supplies. Candidates must have a current California LVN license and CPR certification, compassion for older adults, organizational and computer skills, and at least one year of direct or supervisory care experience with older adults. A First Aid certification is also required. Fingerprint clearance through the DOJ and FBI and drug-screen clearance are required.

Requirements

Current California LVN license.
Current CPR certificate.
First Aid certification.
Interest in and compassion for elderly people.
Organizational skills sufficient to meet deadlines and goals in a dynamic environment.
Computer literacy sufficient to perform tasks using the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System.
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
At least one year of experience in direct or supervisory care of the elderly.
Ability to clear DOJ and FBI fingerprint checks and a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an assisted living or long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct, evaluate, and counsel caregiver staff; identify improvement needs, develop improvement plans, and recognize good performance.
Support care staff in providing safe, compassionate, individualized resident care, and provide feedback and instruction about resident health status and care needs.
Attend manager and supervisor training and meetings.
Assist with administering medication according to physician prescriptions and St. Paul’s policies and protocols.
Assess residents as their conditions warrant, initiate and update care plans, and compare physician orders with plans of care to ensure implementation.
Observe, document, and communicate changes in residents’ physical and mental capacities to the department director, and provide information for weekly resident evaluation meetings.
Record and carry out physician orders correctly and as required.
Assist the Nursing Director with orientation and in-service training for Nursing Department staff.
Identify safety hazards and ensure timely corrective action.
Assess resident equipment and supply needs, make recommendations to physicians or families, and communicate care needs to the oncoming shift.
Complete reports and assignments accurately and meet established schedules and frequencies.
Assist with ordering and supervising medical supplies.
Maintain open communication among Nursing Department personnel.
Assist with interviewing, hiring, and counseling Nursing Department staff.
Ensure care and treatment documentation includes the resident’s response or lack of response.
Follow policies for resident admissions, discharges, and transfers; complete charts accurately and promptly; follow infection-control procedures; and ensure compliance with Resident Rights requirements.
Work cooperatively with residents, supervisors, employees, physicians, families, consultants, and ancillary service providers.