LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse - Residential
LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse - Residential
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Job Description
The LVN provides primary care to patients under the medical direction and supervision of the patients attending physicians and Executive Director of the facility with an emphasis on assessment illness prevention and health care management; assisting in modifying the treatment plan to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient.
Responsibilities
- Consult with physician(s) concerning patient evaluation and assist the Director of Nursing in planning and developing the nursing services to be performed for the patient.
- Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the patient physician or nursing staff.
- Examine patients and their records and charts to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize early stages of serious physical emotional or mental problems.
- Assist in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
- Assist in the scheduling of patient assessments treatment plan development to ensure that such information is provided and transmitted on a timely basis.
- Monitor the facilitys QI QM and survey reports. Assist in developing plans of correction when potential problem areas are indicated.
- Maintain a current file/listing of patients by name and room number emergency phone numbers of oncall personnel department extensions key personnel etc.
- Provide assessment and diagnostic services to assigned patients.
- Perform an assessment evaluation and a complete indepth physical examination using assessment techniques including observation inspection auscultation percussion and palpation. Perform optic and ophthalmic examinations.
- Record physical findings and formulate plans and prognosis based on patients condition. Report these to the attending physician.
- Order interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients clinical problems and healthcare needs.
- Provide therapeutic services and confer with the Treatment Team in the development of the treatment plan.
- Give direct physical and psychological nursing care in emergencies as well as in the presence of an illness or disability in order to maintain life provide comfort reduce stress and enhance the patients ability to cope.
- Coordinate the admission or discharge of a patient as necessary.
- Work with other health agencies and family members in the physical and emotional transitions of admission care and discharge of the resident.
- Provide information to the patient and family members of prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the patient.
- Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications medical supplies and equipment to ensure that an adequate supply is on hand to meet the needs of patients.
This is a full time position that will work TuesdaySaturday 7pm7am.
For a virtual tour of the facility please visit our website at casapalmera.com
Qualifications :
- Licensed Vocational Nursing degree is required
- 1 year or a combination of field and CNA experience is required
- Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as an LVN in CA.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws regulations and guidelines that pertain to health care facilities.
- Minimum of 3 years of sobriety is require
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care we need to have a diverse team around us. Thats why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above wed be happy to consider your application.
Additional Information :
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drugfree workplace and perform preemployment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex or national origin.
For more information about our company benefits please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives experiences and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
