Licensed Vocational Nurse

4 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States ResCare Community Living Full time
Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse

ResCare Community Living is seeking a skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide routine care and general observation of clients' health status.

Responsibilities:
  • Communicate health and nursing needs to the RN supervisor
  • Coordinate admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed
  • Assist in medical and health appointments as required
  • Ensure the provision of nursing and health services under the direction of the RN and as ordered by the physician
  • Take and record vital signs, weights, wound measurements, and other necessary data
  • Identify trends outside of parameters or in need of attention and communicate to the RN or physician
  • Report pertinent information and changes in individual health status to the attending physician or health professionals
  • Ensure the provision of needed adaptive equipment
  • Administer medications, verifying the correct medications are administered and client response is noted and documented
  • Work closely with home, facility, or pharmacy staff in consulting on psychotropic medications, side effects, and medication reviews
  • Order, review, monitor, and discontinue medications as ordered by the physician
  • Assure accurate transcription of monthly Medication Administration Records (MARs) in each individual's record
  • Check the medication cabinet on a weekly basis to ensure medications are administered as ordered, documented, and required follow-up occurs
  • Return completed med cards at the end of each month, along with expired and unused medications as applicable
  • Check program/service areas on a frequent but not less than a monthly basis to ensure necessary medical, nursing, and medication supplies are available and in ample supply
  • Report client illness, potential communicable diseases, or infections and work closely with the RN, direct care staff, and other programmatic and healthcare professionals to maintain a safe environment for clients and staff
  • Implement isolation precautions as needed
  • Ensure health status, care, and services are documented accurately and timely per company and state requirements
  • Provide supervision and education for non-licensed staff in the provision of care and services and report any changes
  • Complete a quarterly nursing evaluation and review of body systems on assigned individuals per program requirements
  • Refer to the physician any assessment findings needing further review
  • Ensure incidents are recorded, the individual is safe, receives required medical care, and communicates to the RN and operations leadership timely
  • Participate in clinics completed at the operation with PCP, psych, and other healthcare professionals as assigned
  • Participate in on-call duties to ensure weekend and after-hours access to clinicians by staff and individuals served
  • Participate in quarterly quality improvement activities, weekly team/staff meetings, and Interdisciplinary Team meetings (IDT/PDP)
  • Transcribe physician phone orders and other medically related reports
Qualifications:
  • Completion of a state-approved training program (e.g., diploma, associate's degree, etc. per state requirement)
  • Must be a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN, per state licensure requirements) in good standing
  • CPR certification
  • Must have at least 6 months of direct nursing experience
  • Experience in providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities or related disorders is preferred
  • Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, as defined by ResCare's vehicle policy
  • Ability to use a computer utilizing company documentation systems
  • Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
About Our Line of Business:

ResCare Community Living has four decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including community living, adult host homes, behavioral/mental health support, in-home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs.

For more information, please visit www.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.



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