What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN position at Almond Vista Post-Acute?
Department: Nursing
Position:
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Charge Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for nursing services delivered to all residents of a designated unit for the duration of the shift. The LVN Nurse provides direct care, administers treatments and medications, organizes and distributes daily assignments to direct care staff consistent with staff competency and each individual resident’s comprehensive resident observation and plan of care. This position also supervises direct care staff, including participating in the hire and termination process, doing annual performance reviews and raises and performing disciplinary actions. This position makes decisions about resident care needs during shift within scope of clinical competence, consistent with facility policies and procedures.
REPORTING:
This position reports to the Director of Nursing.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Graduate of accredited school of nursing
License: Current, active license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse Work
Experience: Experience in long term geriatric nursing care and experience and/or training in supervision preferred
Language Skills: Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $31.00 - $41.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Dialysis
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Pain Medicine
- Wound Care
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
License/Certification:
- LVN (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31 - $41