Licensed Nurse - Assisted Living at The Village Health Care Center

The Village is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

JOB SUMMARY:

The LVN assumes responsibility for nursing care management of residents on the unit to which assigned. The LVN nurse also provides supervision of all non-licensed staff

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• • Knows all the residents on the unit by name and diagnosis and can describe their care needs and regime to meet those needs, updating their plan of care as needed.
  • Recognizes significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action, communication with IDT, and documents appropriately.
  • Completes shift to shift report to maintain communication between licensed staff and provide optimal resident care.
  • Completes daily rounds of their assigned residents to evaluate their immediate physical condition and to address any nursing concerns in a timely manner.
  • Knowledgeable of residents’ rights and ensures that staff understand them.
  • Supervises rehabilitation procedures (i.e. maintaining proper body alignment and body positioning, correct transfers with proper equipment, range of motion, bowel and bladder training, decubitus and skin care.)
  • Prepares and administers medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with Title 22 guidelines and The Village Health Care policies and procedures.
  • Maintains drugs according to regulations.
  • Admit, transfer, discharge residents as required.
  • Complete accident/incident reports as necessary with coinciding documentation, assessment and notification.
  • Handles resident/family complaints/concerns in a professional, conscientious manner and initiates any necessary corrective action and/or investigation.
  • IV therapy within licensed nurses’ scope of practice.
  • Obtain specimens as needed for laboratory testing.
  • Ordering/Scheduling of X-rays and other diagnostics as needed.
  • Taking of vital signs as needed.
  • Ensure that nursing staff always observes proper infection control procedures.
  • Ensure all resident care rooms, treatment areas, common areas are maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
  • Ensure that resident privacy and dignity are maintained when direct care staff is providing care/treatment.
  • Complete EMR and EMAR documentation (weekly summaries, daily documentation, COC documentation, re-caps, assessments and audits) in timely matter and according to The Village HealthCare Center Policy and Procedures.
  • Attend necessary in-services to maintain knowledge base and receive education units as required for licensure.
  • Maintain current licensure and CPR requirements for employment.
  • Provides education to residents/families as required.
  • Accurately prepares and administers medication as ordered by physician.
  • Manages emergency situations related to resident and staff safety in a leader capacity.
  • Practices dependable, regular attendance.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a Nursing degree from accredited college (LVN)
• Must be currently registered/licensed in California.
• One year of geriatric nursing preferred.
• Must be able up to lift 40 lbs. floor to waist; lift 10 lbs. waist to shoulder; lift and carry 40 lbs.; and push/pull 40 lbs.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.