SILVER CARE INC
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Part Time • Woodland Hills
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.
- Provide care to residents with complex medical needs, including:
- 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.
Compensation: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour
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