Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN

$72,800 - $72,800/Yr

BrightSpring Health Services - San Diego, CA

Full-time

San Diego, CA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position at ResCare Community Living involves providing essential nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on monitoring clients' health, assisting in medical treatments, and ensuring effective communication with clients and their families. The LVN is responsible for administering medications, documenting health status, and coordinating care to maintain a safe and supportive environment for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN supervisor
• Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed
• Assists in medical/health appointments as needed
• Ensures the provision of nursing/health services under the direction of the RN and as ordered by the physician
• Takes and records vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc.
• Identifies trends outside of parameters and communicates to RN/physician
• Documents pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician/health professionals
• Ensures the provision of needed adaptive equipment
• Administers medications, verifying the correct medications are administered
• Works closely with home/facility/pharmacy staff on psychotropic medications
• Orders, reviews, monitors, and discontinues medications as ordered by physician
• Assures that monthly Medication Administration Records (MAR's) are accurately transcribed
• Checks the medication cabinet weekly to ensure compliance with medication administration
• Returns completed med cards at the end of each month along with expired medications
• Checks program/service areas monthly for necessary medical/nursing/medication supplies
• Monitors client illness and implements isolation precautions as needed
• Documents health status, care, and services accurately and timely
• Provides supervision and education for non-licensed staff in the provision of care
• Completes quarterly nursing evaluations/reviews of body systems on assigned individuals
• Ensures incidents are recorded and communicates to RN and operations leadership
• Participates in clinics and on-call duties as assigned
• Participates in quarterly quality improvement activities and team meetings
• Transcribes physician phone orders and other medically related reports

Requirements

• Completion of a state approved training program (e.g., diploma, associate's degree)
• Must be a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN) in good standing
• CPR certification
• At least 6 months of direct nursing experience
• Experience in providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to use a computer and company documentation systems
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel