Job detail

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Skilled Nursing

SOUTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

#Resident Care #Skilled Nursing #Medication Administration #HIPAA #BLS #Patient Care #QA #Infection Control #Discharge Planning

Quick overview

The Licensed Vocational Nurse promotes and restores resident health by providing physical and psychological support and care, demonstrating competence in vital signs, assessments, medication administration, and maintaining compliance with procedures. Key duties include coordinating MDS activities, facilitating interdisciplinary rounds, monitoring admissions for compliance, and identifying patient discharge needs.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a current, unencumbered State of California LVN license and American Heart Association BLS certification, with preferred experience of one year in monitoring and caring for clients or residents. Essential requirements include clear oral and written communication in English and the ability to respond professionally to inquiries from various stakeholders.

Medication AdministrationHIPAA ComplianceGeriatric CareVital SignsInfection ControlStaff MonitoringEnemasDischarge PlanningUniversal PrecautionsEquipment UseMDS CoordinationQA ReviewMeasuring I & O'sCare Plan ConferencesBody Systems Assessments

Job description

Job summary

Promotes and restores resident's health by providing physical and psychological support and care to patients and their families. Understands the role of the vocational nurse as part of the nursing team.

Minimum Qualifications: -- 1 year experience monitoring and caring for clients/residents preferred

License and certifications: -- Must possess a current unencumbered State of California license -- American Heart Association BLS

Other qualifications required

-- Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written forms using the English language. -- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents, patients, physicians, peers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. -- Neat/professional appearance.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Demonstrate competence in taking vital signs, body systems assessments, giving enemas, measuring I & O's accurately and recording results accurately and legibly.
Respond to patient needs and requests promptly.
Must demonstrate proficiency in administering medications using standard methods.
Extensive knowledge in the use of equipment and other medical supplies.
Maintain equipment inventories.
Evaluate equipment and apply the latest techniques.
Maintain a positive and caring relationship with patients, residents, families and co-workers.
Care for the geriatric patient demonstrating clinical skills and knowledge of the aging process.
Comply with established procedures.
Support and promote safety standards, identify risk situation and intervene appropriately.
Ensuring that utility rooms are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
Adhere to infection control policies and protocols, medication and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.
Maintain current knowledge of universal precautions in dealing with potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Initiate and maintain confidentiality, privacy, and safety for all patients.
Monitor CNAs' to ensure compliance with Hospital and HIPPA policies and procedures as they apply to privacy.