Falcon Wellbeing Care is a 6-bed Congregate Health Living Facility which provides inpatient care, including the following basic services: medical supervision, 24-hour skilled nursing and supportive care, pharmacy, dietary, social recreational, and much more.
We are looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery.
The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision.
The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.
*Responsibilities*
Mostly office experience to do phone triage, assist in completing 485s/Plan of Treatment (computerized program Matrixcare which codes and types treatment plans), review nursing and multidisciplinary notes, review Evals and Recerts for non Medicare Home Health Agency (no oasis)
* Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement activities including preforming quality management activities on charts
* Infection Control Log and write incident reports
* Telephone triage - new intake, order medical supplies, coordinate care of patients
* Review Field Staff Clinical Progress Notes
* Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
* Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
* Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
* Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.
) and fill in patients’ charts
* Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
* Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.
)
* Provide instant medical care in emergencies
* Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
*Qualifications*
* Current BLS certification
* COVID-19 Vaccination (proof of vaccination required)
* Good understanding of nursing principles
* Good understanding of patient/family teaching principles
* Knowledge of computer practice management systems and other computerized systems (Microsoft Office programs, electronic health record systems)
* Good communication skills
* Current California LVN license
* Evidence of continuing education
* Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card
* Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety
* Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
* Excellent knowledge of emergency care
* In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.
) and willingness to follow them at all times
* A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Responsible and compassionate
* Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
* Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
* Previous experience preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Per diem
Pay: $34.
00 - $40.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* Paid training
Medical specialties:
* Infectious Disease
* Internal Medicine
* Medical-Surgical
* Pain Medicine
* Wound Care
Physical setting:
* Nursing home
* Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
* Day shift
* Night shift
Work Location: In person
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