LVN

PACS•Pleasanton, CA

16d•Onsite

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 standards and facility policies. The position supports quality resident care through clinical services, staff leadership, documentation, medication administration, care planning, safety, infection control, and coordination with residents, families, medical staff, and other departments. The LVN has delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties.

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 and communicate information about residents’ conditions.
Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals, and present information and respond to questions.
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 laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel.
Ability to make independent decisions, use tact, work as a team member, and plan, organize, implement, and interpret care programs and procedures.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress and work effectively with residents, personnel, families, visitors, and support agencies.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and a distance of 50 feet.
Ability to meet facility health requirements, including a medical and physical examination, and to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants and other assigned personnel, including coordinating shift activities, making rounds, assigning work, and reporting staffing or performance concerns.
Ensure nursing personnel follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, care plans, safety rules, infection-control practices, and applicable regulations.
Provide direct nursing care, including administering medications and treatments, monitoring residents, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and performing clinical procedures as required.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; support orientation of residents and families; and coordinate transportation and post-mortem procedures when needed.
Maintain resident records, charts, medication records, orders, incident reports, census information, and other required documentation.
Coordinate care with physicians, residents, families, nursing personnel, and other departments; communicate changes in resident condition and report incidents.
Review and contribute to resident assessments, care plans, discharge plans, quality assurance activities, and nursing-service procedures.
Maintain appropriate supplies, medications, equipment, and clean and safe work areas; report supply needs and hazardous conditions.
Participate in staff orientation, in-service education, continuing education, employee evaluations, and training activities.
Support infection control, emergency preparedness, safety drills, and proper use of personal protective and safety equipment.
Protect resident health information and facility system access credentials; report suspected privacy, security, or fraud violations.
Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as requested.