Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Skilled Nursing

SOUTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•Lone Pine, CA

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Promotes and restores resident's health by providing physical and psychological support and care to patients and their families. Understands the role of the vocational nurse as part of the nursing team.

Requirements

1 year experience monitoring and caring for clients/residents preferred
Must possess a current unencumbered State of California license
American Heart Association BLS
Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written forms using the English language.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents, patients, physicians, peers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Neat/professional appearance.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competence in taking vital signs, body systems assessments, giving enemas, measuring I & O's accurately and recording results accurately and legibly.
Respond to patient needs and requests promptly.
Must demonstrate proficiency in administering medications using standard methods.
Extensive knowledge in the use of equipment and other medical supplies.
Maintain equipment inventories.
Evaluate equipment and apply the latest techniques.
Maintain a positive and caring relationship with patients, residents, families and co-workers.
Care for the geriatric patient demonstrating clinical skills and knowledge of the aging process.
Comply with established procedures.
Support and promote safety standards, identify risk situation and intervene appropriately.
Ensuring that utility rooms are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
Adhere to infection control policies and protocols, medication and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.
Maintain current knowledge of universal precautions in dealing with potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Initiate and maintain confidentiality, privacy, and safety for all patients.
Monitor CNAs' to ensure compliance with Hospital and HIPPA policies and procedures as they apply to privacy.
Provide timely and accurate information to staff for the next shift.
Monitor staff performance to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures regarding patient care.
Conduct in-service trainings.
May assist in administering the annual competency testing program.
Coordinate MDS activities and reviews.
Provide quality review reports.
Facilitate interdisciplinary round/meetings to identify and resolve patient/family related issues that may affect the discharge outcome.
Maintain the Compliance Matrix (DHS Survey Preparation) ensuring that all information is available.
Schedule Care Plan conferences.
Monitor all admissions to ensure compliance with established procedures and protocols and conducting follow-up reviews for QA purposes.
Identify patient/family discharge needs and providing support services and/or referrals to support services and agencies as required.
Order equipment for home use and initiating follow-up calls to monitor patient condition.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.