Lvn Jobs in Orange County

About The Position

Requirements

• Registered in California as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Two years of experience working as a registered Licensed Vocational Nurse for a Long-Term Care Facility.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
• Ability to perform nursing services needed by residents in an ICF/DDN setting.
• Ability to follow strict guidelines for sterilization of medical instruments.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions sufficient to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word and Outlook.
• Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, evidence of state-mandated car insurance, and an insurable driving record; driving is an essential function.
• Maintain a clean driving record and operate vehicles safely and responsibly when driving for company business.
• Provide evidence of a negative TB test initially and annually thereafter.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and an annual physical thereafter.
• Obtain and maintain NCI, First Aid, and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Mobility to work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment including a computer, and attend meetings at various sites.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to read printed materials and a computer screen, and communicate in person and over the telephone.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and supervision to residents in the ICF/DDN facility under the Nurse Manager’s supervision.
• Implement written plans in residents’ Individual Service Plans and provide nursing services consistent with the diagnostic, therapeutic, and medication regimens outlined by the Nurse Manager.
• Assist with residents’ health services and assessments as needed and directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Notify the Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) and Nurse Manager of marked or sudden changes in residents’ signs, symptoms, or behavior, and report medication errors.
• Document resident contacts and observations in charts weekly or more frequently as needed.
• Act as shift leader, ensure duties are performed, address performance issues as necessary, and notify the Nurse Manager using the staff log.
• Observe and document residential assistants’ proficiency in handling, administering, and recording medications, and report observations to the Nurse Manager and House Manager.
• Participate as needed in interdisciplinary team activities, including preadmissions, resident evaluations, placement, periodic reevaluations of nursing services, and discharge planning as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Participate in the Attendant Training Plan and assist with the medication training program for residential assistants, covering areas outlined in Title 22.
• Use ECF vehicles to transport residents to medical appointments as needed.
• Comply with ECF’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program, policies and procedures, and mandated reporting requirements.
• Ensure safe use and operation of tools and equipment and follow bloodborne-pathogen controls, including appropriate sharps handling and disposal and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and perform other duties as assigned.