Licensed Vocational Nurse Job in Walnut Creek, CA

Company: DirectShifts
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Home Health opening in Walnut Creek, California. This and other lpn/lvn jobs brought to you by NursingJobCafe.com DirectShifts is Seeking an Licensed Vocational Nurse to Work in Walnut Creek, CA .This is a Full Time position. My client is very motivated to speak with all interested candidates.

-- Provides direct and indirect resident care services that ensure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of residents; includes the performance of disease prevention and restorative measures.

Function:

• Administers medications and treatments as directed. Responds to emergency situations and provides care.
• Directs Certified Nursing Assistants in performance of work.
• Maintains medical records as required.
• Provides direct care, reorders residents' medications, charts summaries and other pertinent information, communicates status during shift change, checks supplies, and maintains equipment.
• Reports all sudden changes to physician immediately.
• Assists in the planning of resident care activities based upon the Service Plan.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team.
• Functions as shift Charge Nurse as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Sensitivity and understanding of issues related to aging. Patience and tact in dealing with the elderly. Judgment in order to recognize sudden changes regarding medical conditions. Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written English communication skillsPhysical skills and ability to perform work that requires continual standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting of at least 50 pounds.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:Current valid California LVN license and Basic Life Support certification. Previous gerontological nursing experience desirable.
  
  Candidates can ONLY apply by registering We do not receive applications submitted to any other site.
  DirectShifts is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Credentialing on DirectShifts keeps you in our system for current and ongoing consideration.
  
  
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