LVN - La Vida Del Mar

La Vida Del Mar•Solana Beach, CA

About The Position

The Licensed Nurse delivers nursing services in accordance with healthcare provider orders and oversees resident care and the Medication Management Program in accordance with provider orders, state regulations, and SRG policies. The role has no formal supervisory responsibilities, but serves as a liaison with healthcare providers, families, pharmacies, and other healthcare agencies to support optimal resident care. The nurse mentors Caregivers, Med Aides, and/or Med Techs and keeps community leaders informed about routine and changing resident care needs. This is a part-time Sunday position on the PM shift, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The position is with Senior Resource Group at La Vida Del Mar.

Requirements

Hold a valid nursing license in good standing as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and/or Registered Nurse.
First Aid and CPR certification required.
Pass a criminal background clearance before beginning work.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, consistent and regular attendance, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Proficiency in applying the nursing process in an Assisted Living and Enliven setting, with strong clinical evaluation skills.
Ability to work with seniors and interact with cognitively impaired individuals.
Ability to be flexible, adapt and respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations, and prioritize tasks and projects.
Ability to analyze, solve, and respond to problems or concerns.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, eMAR, and related software.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a senior living environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work as part of the Health Services Department team.
Participate in and complete resident assessments to identify care needs.
Develop and update resident service plans, including person-centered approaches and interventions, to determine care levels.
Follow up on residents’ health conditions and changes in condition with healthcare providers, residents, and responsible parties.
Communicate relevant resident information to healthcare providers and alert community staff and responsible parties to care concerns and service plan changes.
Perform nursing services in accordance with the Nurses Practice Act and state regulations.
Develop and maintain effective relationships and communication with residents, families, responsible parties, and healthcare providers.
Review weekly healthcare provider visit notes and help ensure continuity of care.
Coordinate care for new move-ins, residents on extended leaves of absence, residents returning from alternate levels of care, and residents receiving services from a new healthcare provider.
Complete documentation in Yardi EHR according to SRG policy and state regulations.
Initiate internal incident reports and state reports as needed, and participate in internal incident investigations as needed.
Coordinate residents’ incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing, podiatry, and telehealth visits as needed.
Coordinate onsite laboratory diagnostic testing and durable medical equipment as needed.
Complete Long Term Care insurance verification forms as needed.
Support the Medication Management Program, focusing on medication delivery systems, storage, and security in the medication room.
Collaborate with preferred pharmacy partners.
Provide residents with activities of daily living care and assistance with medication administration as needed.
Assist the Director of Assisted Living with daily staffing issues as needed.
Participate in daily crossover meetings and/or weekly Care Management meetings to communicate resident care needs to community team members.
Participate in Quality Assurance activities, including unusual-event investigations, compliance audits, and survey preparations.
Monitor community infection-control programs for care staff compliance with safety programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.