Part Time LVN

Santa Rosa Post Acute is looking for nurses who are passionate about the elderly and can be responsible for the daily care of our residents. This can include administering medication, giving shots, updating patient records, providing emotional support, patient/ family/ staff education, basic diagnostics, and other patient procedures.

Part time AM and PM

Must have current California LVN license.

Salary depends on experience. Starting between $42-45/hr

New graduates are encouraged to apply. We offer extensive skills training and we promote from within.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Requirements:

Required license or certification:

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Required Language:

English

Experience:

nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence and well-being.
• Make rounds and provide report.
• Participates in orientation and on-going training of staff.
• Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflect the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
• Respond to and monitor care issues and changes in condition.
• Supervise, instruct and assist nursing assistants in provision of care including prompt response to call lights.
• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers when making visits and conducting examinations.
• Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment and condition.
• Admit, discharge and transfer residents according to the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and participate in response to medical emergencies.
• Communicate new or updated orders for rehabilitation therapies.
• Provide resident care including carrying out physician’s orders for care, including providing medication and treatment.
• Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to Director of Nursing (DON).
• Protect the resident’s rights, privacy and property.
• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Many residents may be upset or in need of reassurances at times and will benefit from your services the most if you are patient, caring and compassionate.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by Administrator, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Directs daily work, evaluate performance, recruits, recommends promotions and terminations.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 401k
• Paid Sick time, vacation time
• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, vision

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.