Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Extended Care

Embark on a rewarding career with Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits

At Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

About the role

Coordinates resident nursing care on the SNF/CDP Unit.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current Professional License (LVN) and appropriate CPR Certification and provides facility with a copy of these documents in a timely manner to ensure practice is covered by active License and Certification at all times.
• Keeps up-to-date educationally in areas of specialty.
• Completes initial and annual competencies and annual Health and Safety requirements timely.
• Orients new LVNs as assigned. Assists in appropriately orienting registry and float staff as assigned by Charge RN.
• Is helpful, positive, and supportive when working with registry and float staff.
• Knowledge of Residents Bill of Rights and Elder Abuse reporting regulations. Observes Residents Bill of Rights and reports incidents of elder abuse, if indicated.
• Carries out duties in a manner sensitive to and appropriate for age (primarily adults and older adults), culture, religion, gender, and sexual orientation of the residents.
• Controls the environment to prevent hazards and cross infection by observing HDMHD policies and procedures.
• Attempts, with guidance from the Charge RN, alternatives to physical and chemical restraints before requesting their use. Is familiar with SDS information sources on the Unit.
• Communicates with Charge RN, other team leaders, CNA staff, residents, family members, and visitors to ensure a professional two-way flow of information regarding resident care and other issues.
• Assesses residents daily and on an as-needed basis, and communicates concerns to the Charge RN using sound nursing judgment and decision-making skills.
• Communicates regularly with the Clinical Director regarding resident care and other issues not resolved by discussion with the Charge RN.
• Helps ensure the department operates in a financially sound manner by using supplies and resources appropriately.

Requirements

Physical Demands

• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs)
• Lifts, positions, and/or transfers residents
• Occasional prolonged standing and walking
• Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment

Working Conditions

• Contact with residents/patients/visitors under a wide variety of circumstances
• May be exposed to infections/contagious diseases
• Regularly exposed to risk of bloodborne diseases
• Requires judgment/action which could result in the death of a resident

Minimum Education/Certification

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• BLS Certification
• IV/Phlebotomy certification is preferred

Pay

$25.00 - $29.03 hourly. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

Schedule

• Shift: Days, 7:00 am to 7:30 pm
• Every other weekend is required
• Job type: Full Time
• Hours: 12

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus based on experience.