LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse

Monte Vista Healthcare Center
Duarte, CA
Full-time

Monte Vista Healthcare Center -

Currently hiring for PM and NOC shift*

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job 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

Assisting with the supervision of CNAs

Checking vital signs

Dressing wounds

Inserting catheters

Listening to residents and their families

Addressing questions / concerns of residents

Accurate and detailed charting of resident progress notes

Timely reporting of change in residents condition to the Nurse Supervisor

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.

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

1 year of skilled nursing and supervision preferred

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

Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data

Working Conditions

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)

May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Working throughout the nursing areas

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds with assistance

Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and / or medical labels

30+ days ago
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