LVN

Type

Full-time, Part-time, Employee, Contractor

Contact Information

Contact: Brett Hill
Phone: 408-356-2191
Fax: 408-356-9432
Email: bhill@plum.com
Website: vasonacreek.com

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

%u2022 Perform assigned resident care duties in a manner that provides for the physical, psycho-social, and spiritual needs of the chronically ill and technologically dependent resident, incorporating cultural and ethnic factors

%u2022 Complete initial and ongoing assessments by gathering data in a timely manner, incorporating functional/development age factors into the assessment process

%u2022 Correctly differentiates between normal and abnormal clinical findings and intervenes in accordance with clinical standards of practice and per physician orders

%u2022 Work collaboratively with the resident/family and interdisciplinary team members to develop an individualized plan of care for each resident

%u2022 Demonstrate sound clinical judgment in the implementation, and evaluation of the nursing aspects of interdisciplinary resident care plan of care

%u2022 Proficiently and accurately monitor and report resident condition changes to the Registered Nurse, attending physician, family, interdisciplinary team members, and Director of Nursing or ADON

%u2022 Follow through on resident care services needed to meet the individualized needs of each resident

%u2022 Administer medications in a proficient manner, including pain management

%u2022 If IV certified, proficiently provide IV care needs within the scope of practice for an LVN and per facility policy

%u2022 Provide treatment administration in a proficient manner per direction from the physician, which includes but is not limited to wound packing, irrigation, indwelling catheter care, etc.

%u2022 Proficiently provide and manage the care of technologically dependent residents, including but not limited to:

a) Ventilator dependency

b) Ostomies such as, but not limited to, tracheostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, gastrostomy, etc.

c) Enteral feeding tubes

d) Tracheostomy care

e) Suctioning

%u2022 Participate in the identification of resident/family educational needs and provide individualized teaching which considers the functional/developmental age and needs of the resident. Monitor and document the effectiveness of the education provided

%u2022 Demonstrate knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to identifying safety measures, physiological normal values/reading; assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place the residents at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, and understandable manner

%u2022 Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate monitoring of signs/symptoms of abuse and/or neglect of residents. Report and document suspected abuse/neglect in accordance with facility policy and regulatory guidelines

JOB FUNCTIONS:

%u2022 Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions

%u2022 Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information

%u2022 Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property

%u2022 Proficiently provides care in emergency situations and follows established emergency procedures and practices

%u2022 Maintain knowledge of, and implement resident care activities to promote, maintain, and/or restore health for assigned residents

%u2022 Assure that the rights of residents are respected and maintained by allowing for privacy and dignity in the provision of care

%u2022 Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills with residents, families, physicians, additional healthcare providers, and co-workers

%u2022 Timely, accurately, and thoroughly prepare documentation in a manner that conforms to prescribed style and format, and to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business

facility

%u2022 Other duties as assigned

Updated on January 25, 2018