Treatment Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

Treatment Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

BAKERSFIELD, CA, US

Salary Range: $32.00 To $35.00 Hourly

The Orchards Post-Acute is a community that offers nursing care and skilled nursing and is located in Bakersfield, California with 150 beds. Residents who live at the facility can choose from a range of studio room layouts.

We are committed to providing the best assistance to the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. We bring together a variety of experts and dedicated therapists to work with each resident in achieving their goals. We take great effort to be leaders in the skilled nursing community.

As a Treatment Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care to the residents including medication management and skin care treatments, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and facility policies and procedures and as may be required by the Station Manager, RN Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.

Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.

Chart nurses’ notes in an informative, descriptive and legible manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.

Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Submit reports to the Accident/Incident Coordinator. Update care plans with new interventions as needed. Follow established procedures.

Notify the Station Manager, RN Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.

Review medication administration records for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order, and adherence to stop order policies.

Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.

Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of California.

Wound Care Certification required.

Current BLS/CPR certification required upon hire.

At least six months of treatment experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting is required.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.