LVN Supervisor PM Shift

LVN Supervisor

Location:

Rancho Bernardo CAType of Employment:
Full-Time, Hourly

Reports to:

Director of Resident Care $500 Sign On Bonus (Terms & Conditions Apply)
Silvergate Rancho Bernardo is actively seeking LVN Supervisors to work at San Diego’s premier retirement community located in Rancho Bernardo.

Silvergate Rancho Bernardo is owned and operated by Ameri Care Health & Retirement, a family owned and operated San Diego-based company, which has developed and managed the Silvergate Retirement communities for nearly 30 years. Silvergate Rancho Bernardo is the third Silvergate community in San Diego county, joining its sister communities in Fallbrook and San MarcosJOB SUMMARY Provides support to the Director of Resident Care and Assistant Director of Resident Care in overseeing the supervision and training of Caregivers and Med Techs in the provision of personal services to residents in Independent, Assisted Living and Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluates staffing needs on a continuous basis to ensure that positions are filled in a timely manner to minimize department overtime and provide continuous quality service to residents

Assesses residents to determine medical problems and/or changes in condition and ensures proper documentation in charts; also notifies physicians and family members of condition changes or medical problems

Oversees the monitoring and charting of daily care of residents

Reviews physician’s orders, lab requests and follows up with residents as needed

Performs finger sticks and insulin injections for diabetic residents

Monitors any special dietary requirements of residents and ensures caregivers are following orders received from Director Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies

Responds to resident and family telephone inquiries

Assist with the coordination of medical appointments for residents

Proactive in obtaining medical care and treatment for residents with medical needs, working to minimize emergency 911 calls as much as possible

Responsible for ensuring caregivers have clear direction for the direct care that is delivered to the residents

Work with various Home Health/Hospice agencies to ensure residents on Hospice care are kept comfortable and the terms of their care plan are carried out Exercise proper use of equipment and instructs others to do the same Maintain a high level of confidentiality

Promote a positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork

Perform other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSMust be at least 18 years of age Graduate of an accredited nursing program, with LVN license

Current and valid State of California licensure for Licensed Vocation Nurse and current CPR certification

Must have First Aid Certification Knowledge of State of California requirements set forth in Title 22

Knowledge and understanding of Gerontology, Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

Enjoy working with senior citizens

Ability to lead, direct and work well with others

Previous experience working closely with lead management

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Knowledge and ability to oversee medication program

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including ability to send emails, generate letters and other correspondence, work with spreadsheets;
Also able to use other various office machinery, including a fax machine and copy machine

Knowledge of resident rights and the ability to respond to each resident with empathy and respect

Ability to communicate in English clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other departments, resident and their family members, doctors and other outside professionals that provide service to the residents

Ability to respond effectively in an emergency or crisis situation PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires the ability to bend, squat, stoop, climb, kneel, and stand on feet for extended periods of time, as well as the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Job offer is contingent on the following:

Must pass background check

Must pass drug test, pre-employment physical and TB test Proof of COVID vaccine required