Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN
Company: Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center
Location: Rancho Mirage
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center - POSITION
SUMMARY - - -
The purpose of your Licensed Vocational Nursing position is to
provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance
with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the
facility and as directed by your supervisors.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse will treat each resident with
kindness, dignity and respect. They will knock before entering each
resident's room. They will refer to each resident by their name.
They will be courteous to families and visitors. They will maintain
a positive and calm disposition. They will communicate clearly,
empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family
members, visitors, staff and any governmental agency personnel.
They will make sound independent decisions when circumstances
warrant such action. They will work cooperatively with all
departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate
patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may
be difficult. They will relate all pertinent information concerning
a resident's condition to a charge nurse when required. They will
be committed to always doing the right thing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - -
- - - - - - -Ensuring that all nursing care is provided in
privacy
- - - - - - -Checking vital signs -
- - - - - - -Dressing wounds
- - - - - - -Inserting catheters
- - - - - - -Listening to residents and their families
- - - - - - -Addressing questions/concerns of residents
- - - - - - -Performing accurate and detailed charting of resident
progress notes
- - - - - - -Timely reporting of change in resident's condition to
the nurse supervisor
- - - - - - -Assisting and supervising CNAs
- - - - - - -Ensuring equipment is in good operating order
- - - - - - -Monitoring residents that are at risk for falls
- - - - - - -Collecting lab samples
- - - - - - -Abiding with all facility policies and procedures
including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
- - - - - - -Following Infection and Control policies
- - - - - - -Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body
fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor
immediately
- - - - - - -Attending annual facility in-service training
programs
- - - - - - -Completing other assignments when requested by
management -
-Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of
this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are
the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by
management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or
is an essential function of the position.
BENEFITS -
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance (Full Time Employees)
401K
REQUIREMENTS - -
Education / Licensure - -
- - - - - - -Completion of LVN training from accredited school or
college
- - - - - - -Valid LVN license in good standing
- - - - - - -Valid CPR and BLS card
- - - - - - -IV Certification is a plus
Qualifications / Experience - - -
- - - - - - -Minimum of 1 year of skilled nursing experience
preferred
- - - - - - -Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the
English language
- - - - - - -Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident
data -
Working Conditions - -
- - - - - - -May encounter frequent interruptions
- - - - - - -May be involved with residents, family and government
agencies
- - - - - - -May be requested to work beyond scheduled working
hours at times
- - - - - - -Is subject to call-----'back during emergency
conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-----'disaster,
etc.)
- - - - - - -May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants,
tobacco smoking or air contaminants
- - - - - - -May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases,
conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B
viruses
- - - - - - -May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals
-Physical Requirements - - -
- - - - - - -Must be able to move intermittently throughout the
day
- - - - - - -Working throughout the nursing areas
- - - - - - -Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more
weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance
- - - - - - -Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes
and/or medical labels
*Per California state mandate, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for
this position
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Keywords: Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center, Palm Springs , Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN, Healthcare , Rancho Mirage, California
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