Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Under the supervision of an RN or physician, the LVN ensures high-quality, compassionate care tailored to each patient’s clinical needs. Perform skilled nursing procedures, including wound care, catheter care, tracheostomy care, and suctioning within scope of practice.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Job Summary:


The LVN provides direct nursing care to medically fragile residents in a CLHF setting. Under the supervision of an RN or physician, the LVN ensures high-quality, compassionate care tailored to each patient’s clinical needs.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  
  
  •  Provide direct nursing care in accordance with physician orders, care plans, and facility policies. 
  •  Administer medications, treatments, and tube feedings as prescribed. 
  •  Perform skilled nursing procedures, including wound care, catheter care, tracheostomy care, and suctioning within scope of practice. 
  •  Monitor and assess residents’ physical and emotional status and promptly report significant changes to the RN, physician, and/or DON. 
  •  Document assessments, treatments, medication administration, and resident responses accurately and timely. 
  •  Maintain Medication Administration Records (MARs) and Treatment Administration Records (TARs). 
  •  Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and physician appointments. 
  •  Communicate effectively with physicians, pharmacists, families, and interdisciplinary team members. 
  •  Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in resident condition. 
  •  Supervise and direct Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other assigned staff. 
  •  Ensure infection prevention and control practices are followed. 
  •  Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings. 
  •  Maintain confidentiality and protect resident rights in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies. 
  •  Ensure compliance with California Title 22 regulations and CLHF licensing requirements. 
  •  Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities. 
• CLHF-Specific Responsibilities
  
  
  •  Provide care to residents with complex medical needs, including: 
    •  Ventilator-dependent residents 
    •  Tracheostomy care 
    •  Enteral feeding (G-tube/PEG tube) 
    •  Neurological and spinal cord injury patients 
    •  Residents requiring respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy 
  •  Monitor respiratory status and report changes immediately. 
  •  Assist with emergency response procedures and resident stabilization until higher-level medical assistance arrives. 
• Qualifications
  
  Required
  
  
  •  Current California LVN License in good standing. 
  •  Current CPR/BLS certification. 
  •  Knowledge of medication administration and nursing procedures. 
  •  Ability to work independently and make sound clinical judgments. 
  •  Strong communication and documentation skills. 

• Physical Requirements
  
  
  •  Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the shift. 
  •  Ability to lift and transfer residents with assistance and appropriate equipment. 
  •  Ability to respond quickly during emergencies.

Shift & Pay:

• Shifts: 12-hour shifts, the rate is based on competitive compensation, depending on experience.