LVN-Full Time-SNF

Ridgeview•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Ridgeview Health Center is hiring a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a skilled nursing facility. The schedule is a 4:2 rotation, and the wage is $37.50–$40.50 per hour. The LVN is responsible for nursing care and services during their shift, including accurate and timely medication administration, treatments, documentation, and emergency response. The nurse assists the RN supervisor and may oversee CNA-provided resident care to maintain quality. Responsibilities also include coordinating with physicians and resident representatives about changes in condition and care orders, obtaining informed consents, developing care plans, and documenting communications. The LVN performs nursing procedures within the LVN scope of practice, including IV therapy, tube feedings, oxygen administration, catheterizations, suctioning, and dressing changes. The role also includes direct resident care and responding calmly and professionally to emergencies. If selected by the DSD to serve as the Infection Preventionist Designee, the nurse must complete infection prevention training and obtain a completion certificate; this designee assignment involves 20 hours per week managing infection prevention, surveillance, and education for staff, residents, and visitors.

Requirements

Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse license in good standing with the LVN Board of Nursing.
At least one year of experience providing direct nursing care to elderly and chronically ill patients; skilled nursing facility experience is preferred.
Knowledge of Title 22 and OBRA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

Provide overall nursing care and services during the assigned shift.
Administer medications and treatments accurately and on time, and complete timely documentation and emergency calls as indicated.
Assist the RN supervisor and/or supervise CNA-provided resident care to maintain quality care.
Assist the RN supervisor with contacting attending physicians regarding changes in condition, admissions, discharges, and medication or treatment orders.
Notify resident family members or surrogate decision makers about changes in condition and medication or treatment orders.
Obtain informed consents and develop resident care plans.
Document communications with physicians, residents, family members, and surrogate decision makers accurately and on time.
Respond quickly, calmly, and professionally to medical emergencies.
Perform IV therapy within the LVN scope of practice, tube feedings, oxygen administration, catheterizations, suctioning, and dressing changes.
Carry out medication administration and treatment procedures accurately.
Assist with direct resident care, including bathing, grooming, transferring, and repositioning as needed.
Accept additional responsibilities during emergencies to help maintain quality resident care.
If selected as the Infection Preventionist Designee, complete infection prevention training and obtain a certificate of completion; work 20 hours per week on infection prevention management, surveillance, and education for staff, residents, and visitors.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.