Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Job Description
Must be a graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN school of nursing or possess a BSN degree. Must hold a valid LPN/LVN license in the state of employment. Must have a valid CPR certification
Experience
One year of experience in the nursing field is preferred.
Description
The Licensed Vocational Nurse coordinates and provides nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members. The LVN's scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act. As a supervisor, the LVN has the authority, in the interest of the employer, to hire, transfer, suspend, lay-off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline other employees, or the responsibility to direct them or to adjust their grievances, or effectively recommend such action, the exercise of which is not merely routine or clerical in nature, and are therefore expected to exercise that authority through the use of independent judgement in carrying out such duties.
In addition to the essential functions outlined herein, this position is considered to be a direct resident care role and therefore the incumbent shall meet and fulfill all applicable requirements as outlined in California Code of Regulation Title 22: Social Security, Division 5: Health FAcilities, as well as the Health and Safety Code for the State of California.
Essential Functions:
Clinical
- Documents the resident's condition and identifies the resident's nursing needs.
- Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
- Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents and documents that treatment, as required by The Orchards Post-Acute, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
- Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nurse Practice Act.
- Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
- Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
- Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents.
Supervision:
As a supervisor, the LVN has the authority, in the interest of the employer, to hire, transfer, suspend, lay-off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline other employees, or responsibly direct them, or to adjust their grievances, or effectively to recommend such action,, the exercise of which is not merely routine or clerical in nature, and are therefore expected to exercise that authority through the use of independent judgment in carrying out such duties in the interest of the community.
- Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of The Orchards Post-Acute.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned junior staff members and CNAs.
- Assists in the orientation of newly assigned personnel as well as supervises and instructs other nursing personnel as assigned.
- Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications.
- Evaluates data and compares various courses of action when assigning team members.
- Conducts or participates in performance evaluations of CNAs under supervision.
- Assumes the responsibility for ensuring appropriate staffing levels. Immediately notifies the Director of Nursing Services and/or the Executive Director of inappropriate staffing levels and assists with resolution.
- Supervises nursing unit/assignment, which includes assignment work flows and directing the nursing staff, to the extent permitted by the Nurse Practicing Act.
- Meets with assigned unit personnel throughout the shift to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services. Provides shift report to applicable unit personnel at the beginning and end of the work shift to ensure completion of assignments and continuity of care.
- Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or pro