Licensed Vocational Nurse

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• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) **Congregate Living Health Facility (CLHF)** **Position:** Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) **Shift Availability:** AM and NOC - 12-Hour Shifts **Schedule:** Flexible Days Required **Employment Type:** Full-Time / Part-Time **Experience:** Previous skilled nursing or congregate care experience preferred Position Summary We are seeking dependable, compassionate, and experienced Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to join our healthcare team in a Congregate Living Health Facility (CLHF).
• Our facility provides 24-hour skilled nursing care to medically complex patients, including individuals requiring tracheostomy care, ventilator support, enteral feeding, wound management, and other specialized nursing services.
• The ideal candidate is clinically competent, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of providing safe, high-quality nursing care while working collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, and interdisciplinary care team.
• **Applicants must be available for 12-hour AM or NOC shifts and maintain flexible availability, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.** Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Provide direct nursing care in accordance with physician orders, individualized care plans, facility policies, and the California LVN scope of practice.
• * Administer prescribed medications and treatments accurately and safely.
• * Monitor and document vital signs, patient condition, treatment responses, and changes in clinical status.
• * Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, respiratory treatments, and ventilator-related nursing duties as permitted by scope of practice, demonstrated competency, and facility policy.
• * Provide enteral feeding and gastrostomy tube care, including administration of prescribed feedings, medications, and flushes.
• * Perform wound care, dressing changes, skin assessments, and pressure injury prevention interventions.
• * Perform authorized IV-related procedures only when appropriately certified, competent, and permitted under California law.
• * Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the supervising RN and physician as appropriate.
• * Implement physician orders and ensure timely, accurate documentation and communication.
• * Maintain accurate and complete medication administration records (MAR), treatment administration records (TAR), nursing notes, and other required documentation.
• * Monitor patients for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and treatment complications.
• * Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and continuity-of-care processes.
• * Communicate effectively with physicians, pharmacies, laboratories, respiratory therapists, families, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• * Follow infection prevention and control protocols, including standard and transmission-based precautions.
• * Provide direction to CNAs regarding assigned patient care tasks and communicate concerns to supervising nursing staff.
• * Participate in shift reports, interdisciplinary team meetings, care plan implementation, and quality improvement activities.
• * Maintain medication security, accurate medication counts, and compliance with controlled-substance procedures.
• * Respond appropriately to emergencies and initiate interventions consistent with training, scope of practice, and facility protocols.
• * Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality, safety, and compliance with resident rights.
• * Perform additional nursing duties as assigned within the LVN scope of practice.
• Minimum Qualifications * **Current and active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license required.** * Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• * Must be in good standing with the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).
• * Previous experience in skilled nursing, congregate living, subacute care, or long-term care preferred.
• * Experience with tracheostomy care, ventilator-dependent patients, feeding tubes, and complex medical conditions strongly preferred.
• * Strong clinical observation, documentation, and communication skills.
• * Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns.
• * Ability to administer medications safely and follow established physician orders and nursing protocols.
• * Familiarity with electronic medical records and medication administration documentation preferred.
• * Ability to work independently within the LVN scope of practice while maintaining appropriate RN supervision and communication.
• * Must meet applicable pre-employment screening and health clearance requirements.
• Scheduling and Availability Requirements * **12-hour shifts: AM or NOC.** * Flexible availability throughout the week is required.
• * Must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• * Must demonstrate consistent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• * Must be able to complete assigned nursing responsibilities and provide thorough shift-to-shift handoff communication.
• * Must be willing to assist with patient care needs and changes in assignments as required by facility operations.
• Preferred Qualifications * Prior experience in a Congregate Living Health Facility (CLHF) or subacute setting.
• * Experience caring for tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent patients.
• * Knowledge of respiratory equipment, oxygen therapy, and emergency respiratory interventions.
• * Experience with PEG/G-tube feedings and medication administration.
• * Experience with complex wound care and infection prevention.
• * Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple patient-care responsibilities.
• * Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with patients, families, physicians, and nursing leadership.
• Professional Expectations All LVNs are expected to maintain high standards of clinical practice, professionalism, and accountability.
• Employees must demonstrate: * Timely and accurate completion of medication administration, treatments, and documentation.
• * Prompt reporting of changes in patient condition and critical clinical findings.
• * Compliance with physician orders, facility policies, and established nursing procedures.
• * Effective communication and appropriate escalation of unresolved patient-care concerns.
• * Professional teamwork and respectful communication.
• * Adherence to infection prevention, patient safety, and confidentiality requirements.
• How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their resume, current California LVN license information, BLS certification, and availability for AM or NOC shifts.
• **We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.** Pay: From $28.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 12.0 per week Work Location: In person

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