Licensed Vocational Nurse

Description

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Pay Range--$35-40/HR

ACC Senior Services is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of culturally sensitive senior care and services in the Sacramento region.  Based out of the Greenhaven/Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento, and with over 50 years of experience, ACC offers a continuum of supportive services for older adults and their family caregivers.  At ACC we provide older adults with the comforts of home, the care of family.

Eligible team members may elect the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Kaiser & Sutter plans available)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Employee Meal Options
• Employee Discount Program (BenefitHub)
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides skilled nursing care to Residents at ACC Care Center, which includes: direct resident care, conferring with other disciplines, utilizing resources materials as needed, and participating in case conferences and staff meetings. This position also completes paperwork in a timely manner, confers and meets with physicians, provides discharge planners, and performs other community tasks as needed or directed.  This is a non-exempt position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and directs resident care by CNA’s and ensures continuity of care by appropriately directing, coaching and counseling the staff; coordinates resident care between disciplines.
• Possesses an adequate knowledge of clinical disease entities; demonstrates ability to perform nursing treatments and procedures as prescribed for resident assigned; administers those treatments in an appropriate manner.
• Knowledge of specialized diets and medications commonly prescribed to residents and administers appropriate medications; knowledge and awareness of rehabilitative and preventative aspects of care and ensures resident safety, comfort and protection.
• Assists physicians in making rounds and assessments of residents; administer IV therapy within the scope of practice.
• Evaluates nursing care; reports diagnostic data and incorporates it into the plan of care; assists in providing resident and family teaching and training.
• Provides notes on each resident reflecting skilled care, doctor notification and specific plan for ongoing care and resident instruction and patient/family response; submits written plans of treatment reflecting resident status and nursing care plans in a timely and accurate manner; submits required documentation which consistently meets guidelines within the time frames established by the facility.
• Follows documentation procedures as required by Title XXII and OBRA rules and regulations; uses accurate medical terminology; attends workshops, seminars, or classes to develop professional knowledge/skills 
• Establishes goals in coordination with nursing supervisor and shows progress towards achievement; participates in orientation programs for new nursing employees, students or selected individuals designated by facility.
• Participates in committees/projects when requested and participates in staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Responsible for case management; communicates information regarding residents at team meetings, and coordinates care provided to the residents.
• Establishes short and long-term goals for total resident care and management.
• Maintains corporate compliance and fully complies with all provisions in the Corporate Compliance Policy; promotes compliance with the Corporate Compliance Policy among subordinates.
• Maintains and promotes HIPAA Compliance as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Valid California Licensed Vocational Nursing certificate
• CPR certification.
• One-year recent skilled nursing experience preferred.

Salary : $35 - $40