LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse

Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center -

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your Licensed Vocational Nursing position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by your supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring that all nursing care is provided in privacy

Checking vital signs

Dressing wounds

Inserting catheters

Listening to residents and their families

Addressing questions / concerns of residents

Performing accurate and detailed charting of resident progress notes

Timely reporting of change in resident’s condition to the nurse supervisor

Assisting and supervising CNAs

Ensuring equipment is in good operating order

Monitoring residents that are at risk for falls

Collecting lab samples

Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

Following Infection and Control policies

Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately

Attending annual facility in-service training programs

Completing other assignments when requested by management

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance (Full Time Employees)
• 401K

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

Completion of LVN training from accredited school or college

Valid LVN license in good standing

Valid CPR and BLS card

IV Certification is a plus

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum of 1 year of skilled nursing experience preferred

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data