Skilled Nursing Licensed Vocational Nurse, NOC Shift Available

Pay Range : $31.00 - $38.00

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assigns and evaluates the direct nursing care given by Certified Nursing Assistants on the assigned unit.
• Gives and records medications and treatments and evaluates the effectiveness of these medications and treatments by applying education, experience and nursing knowledge.
• Orders floor stock medications as is necessary.
• Makes rounds on the floor and visits residents daily.
• Keeps the Shift Supervisor and / or Director of Health Services and / or Assistant Director of Nursing / Physician informed, both orally and in writing, of any changes in the residents’ conditions.
• Supervises assigned staff and makes recommendations regarding performance evaluations and discipline.
• Trains assigned staff in routine tasks as necessary.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, in‑service training and properly participates in fire and disaster drills.
• Assists with completion of MDS as needed
• Enters or assures that all appropriate resident data is entered into the medical record, electronically and hand written.
• Supervises Restorative Care and resident activities.
• Makes accurate admission and ongoing assessments of residents in collaboration with the Registered Nurse and responds appropriately.
• Responsible for inventory and safe storage of all medical supplies and equipment.
• Conveys information is a concise, accurate and understandable manner. Displays attentiveness, tact and diplomacy in responding to others.
• Assures that staff, contractors and vendors, residents and visitors, etc., know and follow established policies and procedures. Performs all assigned duties in a professional manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned staff.
• May participate in counseling of staff.
• Assists in developing departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed, typically :

OBRA & TITLE 22 REQUIREMENTS

Ensures that residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage a complaint, are well established and maintained at all times.

Maintains confidentiality of appropriate resident care information to assure their rights are protected.

Reports all incidents / accidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions / equipment immediately. Follows established safety rules

Benefits

At Masonic Homes, we are looking for team members who would like to combine their passion for helping people, good communication skills, decision-making skills, and great ethical standards with the opportunities to advance your career.

In return for your skills, you will be offered :