What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse II position at Front Porch Communities & Services?
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Licensed Vocational Nurse II (LVN II)
On-Call
Pay Range: $38.00 - $41.00
Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the LVN 2 is responsible for meeting the needs of our residents and supervising CNAs / Nurses Aids to ensure quality resident care.
Detailed Responsibilities
Essential:
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
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Licensed Vocational Nurse II (LVN II)
On-Call
Pay Range: $38.00 - $41.00
Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the LVN 2 is responsible for meeting the needs of our residents and supervising CNAs / Nurses Aids to ensure quality resident care.
Detailed Responsibilities
- Licensed Vocational Nurse 2
- Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
- Arrives to work on time, in proper clean uniform, good personal hygiene and with nametag visible
- Coordinates and performs resident assessments and plan of care evaluations when appropriate
- Coordinates and performs needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the patient plan of care or as ordered by the physician
- Ensures all needed emergency measures are followed as per facility policy and within standards of nursing practice
- Maintains inventory of medical supplies and medications to meet patient/resident needs
- Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected
- Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy
- Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Uses equipment correctly and safely in performing patient/resident care Follows department safety protocols at all times Wears safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
- Follows highest standards of cleanliness Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs
- Attends all mandatory in-service meetings Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures
- Greets residents, personnel, vendors and families as they enter the Clinic
- Answers incoming calls to the Clinic and responds to the emergency call system
- Schedules in-house doctor’s appointments; lab work (including forms); and transportation requests
- Coordinates and performs needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as needed
- Ordering and inventory concerning resident’s prescription requests; treatment room supplies; and office supplies
- Charts and maintain and custodian of medical records
- Monitor fire alarms and dispatch 911
- Performs variety of clerical duties necessary to keep area organized and running in an efficient manner
- Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
- All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees
Essential:
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - California
- First Aid Certificate
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
- 2-year College or technical school
- 1 Year RN/LVN experience providing direct care
- 1 Year long term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nurse
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Salary : $38 - $41
