LVN - Full Time

PACS•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

The LVN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies. The position is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability needed to carry out assigned duties and help maintain high-quality resident care. Responsibilities span nursing-unit administration, clinical documentation, medication administration, staff supervision and development, direct resident care, safety and infection control, equipment and supplies, care plans and assessments, and quality assurance. The LVN coordinates care with physicians, nursing staff, other departments, residents, and families; documents resident care and condition; and responds to changes, incidents, emergencies, and other needs as required. The position requires an accredited nursing degree or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program, an active and unencumbered state LPN/LVN license, current CPR certification, and the ability to communicate in English. PCC experience is preferred. The work takes place in office and nursing-service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. It involves movement throughout the workday, frequent interruptions, contact with residents and visitors—including people who may be hostile or emotionally upset—and potential exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and other workplace hazards. The employee may work beyond normal hours, temporarily perform other positions, and be called back during emergencies. The role includes physical demands such as moving and lifting at least 25 pounds and potentially assisting with resident evacuation.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate resident-condition information and present information effectively to managers and employees.
Ability to apply 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 procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, teamwork, tact, patience, and the ability to work harmoniously with personnel, residents, families, visitors, and government representatives.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, plan and organize work, and help implement quality-care programs and procedures.
Ability to handle difficult residents and to seek out and incorporate new methods and principles into nursing practice.
Ability to meet facility health requirements, including a medical and physical examination, and to perform the physical and emotional demands of the role.
Ability to move throughout the workday and to push, pull, move, lift, or carry at least 25 pounds as described; may need to assist with emergency resident evacuation.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants and other assigned personnel, plan shift services, assign work, make rounds, and report staffing or performance concerns to the Nurse Supervisor.
Ensure nursing personnel follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, care standards, and applicable regulations; contribute to quality assurance and facility surveys.
Coordinate nursing services with other departments and support resident admissions, transfers, discharges, and discharge planning.
Complete and maintain resident charts, orders, reports, census records, medication documentation, and other required records; communicate discrepancies and incidents to appropriate supervisors.
Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered; verify resident identity, maintain accurate narcotic records, monitor medication supplies, and report discrepancies.
Provide and coordinate nursing care, monitor residents’ conditions, notify physicians and families of significant changes or incidents, carry out restorative and rehabilitative care, and ensure care follows resident care plans and wishes.
Participate in staff evaluations, orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary work and resident-care areas; promote hand hygiene, infection control, fire and disaster preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment and safety equipment.
Recommend and monitor unit equipment, medication, and supply needs; promote safe, authorized, and efficient use of equipment and supplies.
Review resident care plans and nursing notes, communicate needed revisions, ensure CNAs know and consult care plans, and assist with MDS and care-plan coordination.
Report suspected fraud, provide information to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee, and protect resident health information and facility information systems.