Westview Healthcare Center is looking to expand their team!
Westview Healthcare Center, a leading skilled nursing facility in Auburn, California, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) to join our dynamic healthcare team. As an LVN at Westview, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to our residents. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Job Description:
- Excellent communication skills and strong customer service for residents.
- Maintain an acceptable standard of nursing practice and professional decorum.
- Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflect the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
- Provide resident care including carrying out physican’s orders for care, including providing medication and treatment.
- Perform treatments in a manner that protects the dignity and self-respect of the resident.
- Accurately observe and assess wounds and pressure sores with prompt notification of physicians of lack of progress in healing or deterioration with the current treatment and or signs/symptoms of infection.
- Ensure appropriate wound care management services are included in the plan to promote healing which incudes but are not limited special mattresses and nutritional supplements.
- Assist in preparing and updating care plans for treatment-related issues. Assist physicians and other healthcare providers when making visits and conducting examinations.
- Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment and condition.
- Notify family and attending physicians of significant treatments related issues regarding their residents including: a. Sudden and/or marked adverse changes in skin condition or wounds; b. Any untoward response to as well as unavailability or refusal of any medication or treatment; c. Any treatment error that presents a significant risk; and d. The inability to timely obtain or administer any treatment-related medication, equipment, supplies or services as prescribed which poses a significant risk;
- Participate in the orientation and on-going training of nursing staff. Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to RN Supervisor and /or Director of Nursing (DON).
- Must be patient, caring and compassionate.
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by Administrator, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.
Required license or certification:
- Licensed Vocational Nurse ( LVN )
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
- 401k (Full-time only)
- Paid Time Off
- Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
- Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
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Pay: From $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Auburn, CA 95602 (Required)
Work Location: In person
