Job Description
Seeking qualified, dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) to join our team of healthcare professionals at our skilled nursing facilities.
Responsibilities:
Complete all required record keeping forms/charts upon resident's admission, discharge, transfer, etc.
Receive verbal orders from attending/alternate physician and transcribe the physician's order sheet.
Initiate resident Plans of Care on admission.
Chart TPRs, blood pressures and blood glucose as required.
Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as established by the facility's policies and procedures.
Review physician order and transfer/pre-admission information for completeness,
Prepare/administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Chart licensed nurses in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident's response to the care.
Forward new diet orders and/or diet changes to the dietary department.
Transcribe physician orders to resident's charts, Medication Administration Records, Treatment Administration Records, and RNA sheets to assure they remain current.
Verify the identification of the resident before administering medication or treatment.
Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician.
Assure that narcotic records are current at all times.
Check resident charts for specific treatment, medication orders and schedules daily.
Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feeding, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, sputum and urine specimens.
Make rounds with physician and assist with examination and treatment.
Requirements:
Current LVN licensure in the State of California
Preferred prior experience at a skilled nursing facility
Compassion for the elderly and commitment to hospitality and service
Ability to remain patient and kind in difficult circumstances, ability to remain calm in emergencies
Ability to maintain confidential and private information
This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary.
To apply:
Complete an online application
Email resumes to info@ronarastaffing.com
Contact our office to schedule an interview (661) 583-0012
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