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.