License Vocational Nurse (LVN) opening

Apple Valley Care Center Jess Ranch, CA 92308, US

$28 - $33 / hour

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.

Benefits:

Starting pay of $28/hr

NEW Grads are welcome to apply!

Set schedule (4x2)

Eligible for full-time benefits including:

Health

Dental

Vision

Responsibilities:

Patient Evaluation:

Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data
Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN

Care Planning:

Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals
Assists in developing interventions to achieve goals
Implements the plan of care
Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re- hospitalizations
Participates in review and revision of plan of care

3. Provision of Direct Patient Care:

Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders
Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician
Documents accurately and thoroughly
Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary
At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning
Communicates team’s recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family
Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education

4. Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff:

Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, Genesis policy, and staff training
Communicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between shifts
Monitors, evaluates and follows-up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed staff
Ensures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and procedures
Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes
Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary
Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed
Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff
Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences
Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families
Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs
Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff
Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times
Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients
Performs other duties as requested

Qualifications:

Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing is required

Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing

Current CPR and first aid certifications a plus

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