Lvn Jobs in Chico, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals; communicate resident condition information; 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 the age-related needs of residents.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, deal tactfully with people, and work harmoniously with and supervise staff.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for quality care.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents and incorporate new methods into nursing practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to workplace health or safety.
• Ability to move intermittently, cope with mental and emotional stress, and see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies, including people who are ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile.
• Meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
• Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
• May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing assistants’ day-to-day work and ensure nursing personnel follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate shift services and nursing activities with staff and other departments; provide shift reports and recommendations.
• Participate in nursing quality assurance, facility surveys, discharge planning, and the development and maintenance of nursing procedures.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; complete related records, forms, reports, census information, and administrative documentation.
• Maintain accurate resident medical records, including nurses’ notes, physician orders, medication and treatment information, incident reports, and other required charting.
• Prepare and administer ordered medications and treatments; verify resident identity, maintain medication supplies and narcotic records, and report discrepancies.
• Provide leadership and supervision to assigned nursing personnel, help plan staffing and work assignments, conduct rounds, and report staffing or performance concerns.
• Support resident admissions and orientation, coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic services, consult with physicians, and carry out nursing treatments and restorative care.
• Monitor residents’ conditions, administer prescribed care, notify physicians and next of kin of significant changes or incidents, and ensure care follows resident care plans and wishes.
• Conduct or support staff orientation, in-service instruction, clinical supervision, and continuing education.
• Monitor safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Recommend and monitor unit equipment, medication, and supply needs; support safe equipment operation and efficient use of supplies.
• Review resident care plans and nursing documentation, communicate needed changes to the Nurse Supervisor, and assist with MDS and care-plan coordination.
• Report suspected or known fraud and provide requested information to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee.