LVN On Call (Assisted Living)

Description

$100 sign-on bonus after the first 6 months of employment and a satisfactory 3 month evaluation is completed!

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• To provide personal assistance and care to Pitzer Lodge residents as indicated by the activities of daily living to enable the residents to remain independent longer. The Pitzer LVN/Charge Nurse oversees the work of the Aides, responds to independent residents as indicated by the computerized call light system, and works with the entire Pitzer team to build a sense of team and create an environment based on the needs of the residents always providing support, friendship and kindness to all residents and team members

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist residents in physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. Report concerns to supervisor(s) verbally or by use of resident log, charting pertinent facts, unusual events, illnesses, and injuries.

• Use observation skills and provide body checks. Up-date plan of care as needed.

• Set-up and offer medication by checking names and times carefully of medicines.

• Provide for continuity of care by giving complete accurate shift reports to oncoming staff.

• Provide assignments to Pitzer Aides and oversee their work.

• Respond to, assist and assess the needs of residents in the independent community through the computerized call light system.

• Complete incident reports with appropriate communication to the Director of Wellness/Clinical Services or Clinical Nurse regarding Pitzer Lodge and independent residents or any unusual occurrences.

• Monitor physical and safety hazards of the Pitzer buildings, locking and unlocking doors as necessary.

• Assist in creating a homelike atmosphere by building and maintaining strong, meaningful relationships with the residents and greeting guests and visitors in a professional manner.

• Assist residents in the dining room during meals checking to be sure all residents scheduled for meals are present.

• Review assignments prior to leaving the shift to assure call lights are within reach and residents are safe and comfortable.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid, current CA Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.

• Maintain a current first aid card.

• Experience in nursing supervision or geriatric nursing preferred.