LVN Charge Nurse - SNF

Job Details

Job Location:

2468 S ST ANDREWS PLACE - LOS ANGELES, CA 90018, Salary Range: $34.00 - $39.00 Hourly, Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the RN supervisor, as well as the DON, the LVN Charge Nurse is responsible for representing St. John of God Retirement & Care Center and specifically the residents of SNF, in coordination, assessment, admission, med-pass, and oversight of CNA/RNA staff, and delivery of personal services for those residents. Also, included in those responsibilities is the supervision of all assigned nursing personnel.

This supervision shall include residents of floors and nursing stations (as assigned). Breaks may occur where an LVN must cover multiple stations for limited times. Lunch and 15 minute breaks must be taken during medically and policy appropriate times, in coordination with other LVNs and the RN Supervisor’s knowledge. Breaks will not be denied without compensation (on duty meal break form must be filled out, or otherwise informed to payroll).

Competence in use, basic maintenance, training others, and accuracy must be shown with regard to the Nursing Department’s Software.

Demonstrates the competencies to fulfill the Mission and values of St. John of God Ministry, which are the foundation of all activities performed by every employee

Mission We are here to extend the healing mission of Jesus through the Hospitality of St. John of God by continually improving the health and quality of life of the people we serve

• Hospitality Creates an environment where people can feel welcomed, comfortable, understood, esteemed and loves
• Respect Recognizes the richness of God’s gifts and His presences in every person regardless of age, situation in life, culture or religion
• Quality Works toward creating centers of excellence and service fostering continuous improvement in the quality of service
• Responsibility Encourages cooperation as a way of promoting standards of competence, efficiency and accountability as we carry out our duties in the Mission

• Knows and uses accurate information concerning the policies and procedures which govern divulging of information, the location and function of various departments, and the names of appropriate supervisory personnel
• Be present, systematic, and responsible in referring any inquiry or problem regarding family, resident, or visitor to the appropriate staff person
• Knows and implements all Department of Social Services regulations regarding medical assessment, resident records, personal rights, incidental medical and dental care, personal assistance and care, functional capabilities, and reappraisals, prohibitive health conditions, and general requirements for allowable health conditions
• Delivers and supervises quality resident care
• Interacts with all residents, families and staff in the spirit of St. John of God
• Coordinates resident interests and needs with the staff team
• Maintains proper surveillance of medications and records, as required by regulatory agencies
  8. Ensures that physicians’ orders are carried out
• Facilitates ordering and distribution of resident medications
• Monitors overall wellbeing of the resident, communicating with resident, family, and physician, reporting any changes in condition to physician
• Performs all nursing duties according to nursing standards
• Communicates all changes of condition to ED for Residential Services
• Be present at major activity programs when possible
• Supervises CNAs, RNAs and LVN Charge Nurses
• Assists in clinical and CNA/RNA work when needed, informs DSD in written report of any employee incident needing further investigation
• Schedules and monitors CNAs, RNAs, and LVN Charge Nurses’ assignments
• Documents personnel counseling and performs…