Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

Broadway Healthcare Center San Gabriel, CA 91776, US

$34 - $40 / hour

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by your supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring that all nursing care is provided in privacy
Checking vital signs
Dressing wounds
Inserting catheters
Listening to residents and their families
Addressing questions/concerns of residents
Performing accurate and detailed charting of resident progress notes
Timely reporting of change in resident’s condition to the nurse supervisor
Assisting and supervising CNAs
Ensuring equipment is in good operating order
Monitoring residents that are at risk for falls
Collecting lab samples
Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
Following Infection and Control policies
Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
Attending annual facility in-service training programs
Completing other assignments when requested by management

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

Completion of LVN training from accredited school or college
Valid LVN license in good standing
Valid CPR and BLS card
IV Certification is a plus

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum of 1 year of skilled nursing experience preferred
Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language
Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data

Working Conditions

May encounter frequent interruptions
May be involved with residents, family and government agencies
May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times
Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
Working throughout the nursing areas
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance
Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels

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