Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse [LVN]Kit Carson Nursing & Rehab Center – Jackson, CAJob description
Come and grow your nursing career at our long-term care facility!

Our culture of caring for our patients and residents begin with our core values, our employees. We are committed to fostering professional growth and dedicated healthcare teams that make us the provider of choice. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse you can be part of a group of professionals that will assist nursing staff with patients’ personal care, emotional support, and activities of daily living.

Requirements:

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN/LVN in this state.

· Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must possess the ability to deal with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

· Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

· Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

· Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

· Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

· Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

· Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

· Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Must maintain professional conduct at all times.

· Physical and Sensory Requirements

(with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

· Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

· Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

· Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

· Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

· Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.

· Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

· Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds while demonstrating safe and appropriate technique; Must serve as a role model to all staff or use of correct body alignment, posture and lifting technique.

Experience:

Experience working in an SNF a plus
Experience working with Pointclickcare a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Nursing home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jackson, CA 95642: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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