Short Term Local Contract LVN
About The Position
Provides nursing care within the scope of practice to ensure patients’ needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal, and local guidelines. The role is a short-term local contract position in Atwater, California. The LVN uses the Company Infection Control Manual, participates in the Quality Improvement Program, and uses the Quality Life Manual to identify, place, and monitor patients in appropriate programs. The role includes communicating patient changes to other departments, educating patients and families, administering medications and treatments according to facility policy, carrying out physician orders when permitted by the Nurse Practice Act, and making rounds with physicians when necessary.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as an LVN in California.
- Long-term care experience.
- PointClickCare charting experience.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior nursing management experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of and appropriately use the Company Infection Control Manual.
- Understand, participate in, and assist with implementation of the Quality Improvement Program.
- Use the Quality Life Manual to identify, place, and monitor patients in appropriate programs.
- Notify other departments of patient changes, including room changes, leave of absence, new admissions, and discharges.
- Conduct patient and family education.
- Administer medications in a timely manner and according to facility policy.
- Administer treatments in a timely manner and according to facility policy.
- Receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, when allowed by the Nurse Practice Act.
- Make rounds with physicians when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
