LVN

Per Diem positions on all shifts in the Oak Tree Lodge | Valid LVN license | Pay : $34.00 per hour

Responsible To : Director of Assisted Living

Summary of Job:

Responsible for assuring the delivery of health care and services to Lodge and Oak Arbor to ensure the implementation of residents’ care plans.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise Resident Assistants (RA) and monitor private duty nurses/aides and notify their agency of any pending problems.
  • Provide training and instructions to RA’s as needed.
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident’s care plans
  • Inform resident care team (MD’s) of any change in resident condition.
  • Act as a liaison between residents and doctors in order to present residents’ needs to doctor for accurate care.
  • Inform residents’ family of acute problems and potential and actual transfers to a higher level of care.
  • Process medication and treatment orders from physician. Implement new orders and communicate to team in order to assure continuity of care and accurate records
  • Keep Director, Asst Director and Clinical Coordinator informed of any changes in residents and/or needs that require Magnolia Grove (MG) team or Rehab Dept. evaluations. Follow through on necessary implementation.
  • Work with Clinic and/or (MG) personnel to provide continuity of care for residents as deemed necessary.
  • Complete admit / discharge / transfer documentation per policy.
  • Assist residents with medication and do treatments (within scope of practice).
  • Order medications and medical supplies and assure both are properly stored
  • Schedule medical appointments, lab work, hearing checks, hospital tests or outpatient surgeries as necessary
  • Report all incidents and accidents involving staff and/or residents to Director. Complete proper paperwork within 24 hours.
  • Provide input for Resident Assistant performance appraisals.
  • Evaluate requests for housekeeping and repair needs prior to reporting to OTL Admin.
  • Assist and educate family members to understand policies and procedures at the Lodge. (SUP)
  • Attend staff, supervisor and other meetings.
  • Attend mandatory in-services.
  • Provide instructions to RA’s and private duty nurses/aides as necessary.
  • Practice safe work habits.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Current license by the State of California as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
  • Two (2) years of experience as an LVN preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience of working with geriatric population.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with residents and staff and promote teamwork.
  • Remain responsible and calm in an emergency situation, with ability to set priorities.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements of the position.
  • Possess a current CPR and first aid certificate.