Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Job Description
Full-Time Charge Nurse (LVN) - $500 Sign On Bonus!! Palms at Bonaventure Assisted Living & Memory Care Ventura, CA, USA Benefits Offered401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision Employment Type: Full-Time Why Work Here? “We believe patience, loyalty, understanding, and hard work are the core components of rewarding lives and careers.” The Palms at Bonaventure, the premier assisted living community in Ventura, is now hiring for a full-time Charge Nurse (LVN). *We are currently offering a net bonus of $500 after 90 days of continued employment.* Some perks of this role: Consistent schedule Building personal relationships with residents No driving place to place daily to see clients Non clinical setting (home like environment) Opportunities for advancement About Our Benefits: We offer competitive compensation under a new pay scale and a benefit package that includes paid time off and the opportunity to elect healthcare, dental, and vision benefits, as well as supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401k plan with a match determined by the Company and an employee assistant program (EAP). We also have a very unique culture and love to celebrate year-round! Brief Summary of the Position: Administers or assists residents to self-administer medications and treatments; measures vital signs and weight; and performs other health services tasks. Communicates with physicians, and documents pertinent information. Adheres to home health, hospice, and emergency protocols. Minimum Job Qualifications: · Must be 18 years of age. · Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. · Maintains current professional license if LPN/LVN. · Maintains current medication assistant related certifications in applicable state. · Maintains current CPR and first aid certification. · Meets state health related requirements. · Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player. · Possess organizational skills. · Possess excellent customer service skills. · Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines. · Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures and standards. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: · Administers or assists residents to self administer medications and treatments. · Measures vital signs and weight. · Collects, stores, and assures transport of certain specimens for laboratory studies. · Adheres to all medication room systems per Hawthorn policy. · Communicates with physicians via fax, visit form, and telephone and implements physician orders. · Documents pertinent information in resident charts and elsewhere per Hawthorn policy. · Adheres to home health, hospice, and emergency protocols including performing CPR and administering first aid as necessary. · Supervises resident assistants to assure daily completion of their duties. · Observes and reports resident problems. · Reads Communication Log and enters pertinent information in log each shift. · Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Health Services. Our Mission: Our residents deserve the best so we are seeking someone who understands hospitality, integrity and compassion. We believe patience, loyalty, understanding and hard work are the core components of rewarding lives and careers. If this interests you, come join our team! How to Apply: Please come by and complete an application (no phone calls), we would love to meet you! The Palms at Bonaventure Assisted Living & Memory Care 111 North Wells Road Ventura, CA 93004 OR Submit your resume for consideration. Palms.Hiring@HawthornRet.com We do pre-employment background checks, employment verifications and reference checks. The Palms at Bonaventure Assisted Living & Memory Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.