What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position at Advanced Care of St. Joseph?
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Responsible for ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and resident/family satisfaction in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations and licensing requirements. Operates within the scope of practice defined by the state Nurse Practice Act. Responsible for resident care and direction of nursing care during assigned shift; includes staff assignments, mentoring and educating nursing personnel, working with physicians and other medical professionals.
Why choose us?
Join a team where your work makes a meaningful impact in a collaborative, energetic, and compassionate environment. As a key player in leading long-term care organization, we seek the best in their fields. If you're ready to contribute to excellence in healthcare, explore opportunities with us and discover a fulfilling career.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, and PRN
Shifts Available: Days 7am-7pm and Nights 7pm-7am
Employee Benefits Package
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- $100/month company contribution to an HSA account
- Daily Pay Option
- 401K
- Employer paid life insurance 1x annual salary up to $100k
- Paid Time Off & Flexibility
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Personal Day Benefit
- Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team
Responsibilities
- Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with Company, State, Federal and local rules, regulations, and guidelines.
- Admit, transfer and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
- Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as scheduled.
- Ensures delivery of high-quality, positive clinical outcomes, and resident/family satisfaction during shift.
- Serves as a resource to all staff within the facility regarding the quality of services provided.
- Charts progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the residents’ response to care.
- Follows established procedure for charting and reporting all reports of incident/accidents (residents & employees).
- Identifies and reports changes in condition to supervisor, physician and family.
- Accurately identifies skin changes and follows the Company skin management protocols.
- Orders and reports diagnostic tests timely.
- Counts narcotics at the beginning and completion of each shift with the nurse leaving and coming on to the shift.
- Follows Pharmacy policy and procedures for ordering and delivering medications.
- Follows established procedures for restraint reduction.
Requirements:
- Valid state license(s)
- Excellent verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- High integrity and well-grounded work ethic
- Agility and flexibility with changing priorities
- Team-oriented and a practical team-player
- Professional demeanor
- At least one year’s experience providing care and services in long-term care (preferred)
We look forward to welcoming you to our team! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $100 - $100,000