On-Call LVN

St Pauls Senior Services•SAN DIEGO, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-call position with flexible scheduling at a 24/7 Senior Living Facility. The role acts as a direct supervisor to caregiver staff and supports the Director of Nursing in the overall management and oversight of resident care, ensuring the provision of quality nursing care in compliance with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

Requirements

Must have a current California LVN license.
Must have current CPR certificate.
Must be interested in and have compassion for the elderly.
Needs to have organizational skills sufficient to allow for meeting deadlines and goals in a dynamic environment.
Must be computer literate sufficient to perform all tasks required of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System.
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Minimum of one-year experience in direct/supervisory care of the elderly, preferably in an assisted living/long-term care facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferably in an assisted living/long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Directs, evaluates, and counsels caregiver staff on job performance and expectations.
Identifies areas of improvement and develops improvement plans for assigned staff.
Recognizes staff for accomplishments and good job performance.
Evaluates and supports care staff in providing safe, compassionate, individualized care to residents.
Provides regular feedback and instruction to care staff pertaining to resident health status and care needs.
Regularly attends manager/supervisor training and meetings.
Assists in the administration of medication to residents as prescribed by the physician and following all St. Paul’s policies and protocols.
Performs Resident assessment as condition warrants.
Initiates and updates care plans as needed.
Reviews and compares physician’s orders with Resident’s plan of care to assure appropriate implementation.
Observes, documents, and communicates to department director any and all changes in Resident’s physical and mental capacities.
Provides information for weekly Resident evaluation meetings.
Notes and executes physician’s orders correctly and as required.
Assists Nursing Director in the orientation and in-service of Nursing Department staff.
Identifies safety hazards and takes action to ensure correction as required and in a timely manner.
Assesses Resident equipment and supply needs and makes recommendations to the physician and/or the family.
Communicates with on-coming shift regarding Resident care needs.
Completes reports and assignments accurately and adheres to established time schedules and frequencies.
Assists in the ordering/supervision of medical supplies.
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication between all Nursing Department personnel.
Assists in the interviewing, hiring, and counseling of Nursing Department staff members.
Ensures the documentation of the care and treatment provided to Residents and the Resident’s response or lack of response to the care provided.
Adheres to all St. Paul’s policies and procedures for the admission, discharge, and transfer of Residents.
Completes charts on all Residents accurately and timely, and follows all infection control procedures.
Ensures full compliance with all Resident’s Rights requirements.
Works cooperatively with Residents, supervisors, employees, physicians, families, consultant personnel, and ancillary service providers.