Licensed Vocational Nurse-On-Call

St. Paul's Towers

Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Health Services is responsible for supervising CNA's / Nurses Aids to ensure that quality patient care and needs.

Detailed responsibilities:
* Licensed Vocational Nurse 1
- Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
- Arrives to work on time, in proper clean uniform, good personal hygiene and with nametag visible
- Coordinates and performs resident assessments and plan of care evaluations when appropriate
- Coordinates and performs needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the patient plan of care or as ordered by the physician
- Ensures all needed emergency measures are followed as per facility policy and within standards of nursing practice
- Maintains inventory of medical supplies and medications to meet patient/resident needs
- Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected
- Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy
- Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Uses equipment correctly and safely in performing patient/resident care Follows department safety protocols at all times Wears safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
- Follows highest standards of cleanliness Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs
- Attends all mandatory in-service meetings Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures
- Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
- All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Licensed Vocational Nurse - California

Competencies and skills:
Essential:
*

* Must be able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures of the facility.
* Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
* Must be able to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Equivalent from a 2-year College or technical school

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* 0 Year with knowledge of State and Federal regulations
Nonessential:
* 0 Year long term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nurse

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.