LVN Full-time
Hayward Hills Healthcare Center

LVN / AM AND PM Shifts

$40 - $41 / hour

SUMMARY

A Licensed Vocational Nurse provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Works in a team environment and within the scope of practice as defined by the State. The LVN works under the direction of physicians and Registered Nurses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.

• Administers medications and treatments.

• Participates in the care planning process.

• Supervises LPNs and nursing assistants.

• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident’s conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.

• Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.

• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.

• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

• Valid State licensure as an LVN

• Current CPR certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Assistants

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and oversee facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW

I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties may be altered from time to time.

WAGE RATE: FROM $40.00 to $41.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.

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