What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN Charge Nurse position at The Gardens Of El Monte?
LVN Charge Nurse
Licenses
- LVN (Required)
Certifications
- CPR Certification (Required)
Skills
- Assessment
- Care plans
- Medication administration
Languages
- English (Required)
Job details
Pay
- $29 - $38 an hour
Job type
- Part-time
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Rotating weekends
Location
Job address
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Full job description
- Personnel Protective Equipment Provided: Mask, Googles/face shields, gowns, gloves etcc..
- Perform resident assessments and develop, implement and evaluate care plans as necessary per state, federal, and facility policies.
- Perform treatments-administer medications, and/or implement other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident care plan or as ordered by the physician. Notify doctor timely as needed.
- Provide nursing care in accordance with acceptable infection control standards.
- Follow safety policies while performing nursing care.
- Initiate emergency measures according to facility policies and nursing practices.
- Maintain all documentation as required by federal and state regulations and facility policy.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and/or medications to meet the needs of the resident.
- Participate in assigned meetings and in-services and quality assurance meetings.
- Meet unit work goals through assignment of nursing assistants and resident care needs.
- Evaluate quality and quantity of resident care service by nursing assistants.
- Present professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
- Adhere to facility guidelines for resolving consumer concerns.
- Monitor that consumer/resident rights and privacy are protected.
Requirements:
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in this state.
- Must be currently certified and possess a valid CPR card.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and learn concept.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
- Must possess the ability to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. Also, must possess the ability to bend, kneel or stoop.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $38
