LVN Part-Time

Nursing Care & Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with physician orders and resident care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor residents’ conditions and report changes to physicians and family members as appropriate.
• Perform skilled nursing procedures including wound care, catheterization, tube feedings, suctioning, specimen collection, and other treatments as required.
• Take and record vital signs and document resident status accurately and timely.
• Participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assist with discharge planning and care coordination.
• Ensure resident care is delivered in accordance with individualized care plans and facility standards.

Supervision & Leadership

• Direct and supervise CNAs during assigned shifts.
• Conduct shift rounds to ensure nursing care standards are maintained.
• Provide guidance, support, and leadership to assigned nursing staff.
• Communicate staffing needs or concerns to the Nurse Supervisor.
• Promote a calm, respectful, and positive environment for residents and staff.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately transcribe and implement physician orders.
• Complete required documentation including nurses’ notes, incident reports, and medication records.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for facility surveys and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information in compliance with HIPAA.
• Follow infection control, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LVN program.
• Current, active, and unencumbered LVN license in the State of California.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when appropriate.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records; PCC experience preferred.
• Ability to handle the physical and emotional demands of long-term care nursing.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout the facility during the workday.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to assist with resident mobility and emergency situations if needed.
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of a skilled nursing environment.

Work Environment

• This position works throughout the nursing service areas including resident rooms, medication rooms, and nurses’ stations.
• The role involves frequent interaction with residents, families, staff, and regulatory agencies.
• Exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials may occur.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.