Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN / 12k Sign On

ResCare Community Living - San Diego, CA

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN / 12k Sign On

Position: Nursing Staff

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $35.00 / Hour

Shift: Variable hours including weekends and evenings

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: San Diego

State: CA

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Communicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN supervisor
Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed
Assists in medical/health appointments as needed
Ensures the provision of nursing/health services under the direction of the RN and as ordered by the physician
Provides direct care as outlined in the Service Plan/Nursing Care Plan
Takes and records vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc.
Identifies trends outside of parameters or in need of attention and communicates to RN/physician
Reports pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician/health professionals and to the Team as needed in a timely manner
Ensures the provision of needed adaptive equipment
Administers medications, verifying the correct medications are administered
Notes and documents client’s response to medications along with any noted side effects
Works closely with home/facility/pharmacy staff in consulting on psychotropic medications, side effects, and medication reviews
Orders, reviews, monitors, and discontinues medications as ordered by physician
Disposes of unused medication per policy
Assures that monthly Medication Administration Records (MAR’s) are accurately transcribed in each individual’s record
Checks the medication cabinet on a weekly basis to ensure medications are administered as ordered
Documents missed medications and required follow-up
Returns completed med cards at the end of each month, along with expired and unused medications as applicable
Checks program/service areas on a frequent but not less than a monthly basis to ensure the necessary medical/nursing/medication supplies are available and in ample supply
Reports client illness, potential communicable diseases or infections
Works closely with RN, direct care staff, other programmatic and health care professionals, and family in maintaining a safe environment for clients and staff
Implements isolation precautions as needed
Ensures health status, care and services are documented accurately and timely per company and state requirements
Provides supervision and education for non-licensed staff in the provision of care and services and reports any changes
Completes a quarterly nursing evaluation/review of body systems on assigned individuals per program requirements
Refers to physician any assessment findings needing further review
Ensures incidents are recorded, the individual is safe, and receives required medical care
Communicates to RN, operations leadership timely
Participates in clinics completed at the operation with PCP, psych, etc. as assigned
Participates in on-call duties to ensure weekend and after-hours access to clinicians by staff and individuals served
Participates in quarterly quality improvement activities, weekly team/staff meetings and Interdisciplinary Team meetings (IDT/PDP)
Transcribes physician phone orders and other medically related reports

Required Skills

Core Skills

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN) in good standing
CPR certification
Direct nursing experience (at least 6 months)
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel
Computer skills utilizing company documentation systems

Preferred Skills

Experience in providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities or related disorders
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record

Requirements

Experience: At least 6 months of direct nursing experience

Education: Completion of a state approved training program (e.g., diploma, associate’s degree, etc. per state requirement)

License & Certification:

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN)
CPR certification

Schedule:

Variable hours including weekends and evenings

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

ResCare Community Living, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field.

Facility Details

Name: ResCare Community Living

Description: Providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability.

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