Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Full-Time: 4 days on, 2 days off, rotating 11:00pm - 7:00am.

• $34-$36 per hour, based on experience
• LOTS of Opportunity in a Stable & Beautiful work environment.
• Fulltime Benefits include PTO, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more.
• 401k with Employer Match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Talent development reviews and growth opportunities.
• Commuter Reimbursement.

General Summary:

The LVN is responsible for the overall nursing care/service on their shift, including the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation and emergency calls, as indicated.

Why you'll love The Orchards:

The Orchards Health Center is a 5-star CMS rated, state of the art, care community providing living options in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and 24-hour Skilled Nursing. We are a community woven together with the highest level of care, compassion, and all the comforts of home. Our team is committed to the health and wellness needs of seniors. Service to our residents and colleagues is a core value of The Orchards. In addition, we are a certified Great Place to Work and ranked #3 in Aging Services by Forbes Magazine!

Principle Duties:

• Assists the RN supervisor and /or supervises and oversees the direct care of the residents being provided by the CNA’s on their shift in order to maintain quality resident care
• The LVN will be responsible to assist the RN supervisor with contacting resident’s attending physicians for change of condition, new admission orders, discharge orders and all necessary changes in medication and treatment orders. They are responsible for notifying resident family members/surrogate decision makers of changes in condition, changes in medication and treatment orders, obtaining informed consents, developing resident care plans, accurate and timely documentation of all physician, resident, family member/surrogate decision maker communication. Ability to respond quickly, calmly and professionally to medical emergencies. Knowledgeable of state and federal regulations.
• Knowledgeably and skillfully performs Intravenous therapy with in the LVN scope of practice, tube feedings, oxygen administration and related procedures, catheterizations, suctioning and dressing changes. Accurately carries out medication administration and treatment procedures. Assists with direct resident care, such as bathing, grooming, transferring, repositioning as needed. Willing to accept additional responsibilities in emergency situations to ensure quality resident care is maintained.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Infection Preventionist Duties; if chosen by the DSD to assist with infection prevention as the Infection Preventionist Designee, (IPD), the licensed nurse will complete infection prevention training and obtain a certificate of completion. The IPD will work 20 hours a week on the management of infection prevention, surveillance and education of staff, residents and visitors.

What you will bring:

• Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse License in good standing with the LVN Board of Nursing
• Must have at least one-year of experience with providing direct nursing care to the elderly and chronically ill patients preferably in a skilled nursing facility
• Must have knowledge regarding Title 22 and OBRA Regulations

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https://visitorchards.com/careers/current-openings/

Our company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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