Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Details

• Job Location: Othello, WA 93444
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $45.00 - $55.00 Hourly
• Job Category: Nursing
• Additional Compensation: $5,000 sign‑on bonus and 30‑day hotel accommodations, up to $5,000 moving expenses reimbursed

The LVN implements the established plan of care for each assigned group of resident’s. Responsibilities include total care for chronically ill and technologically dependent residents, administration of medications, performance of treatments, provision of resident/family education as directed, and maintenance of a record of the care provided. Under the direct supervision of the RN, assists with the planning, coordination, and provision of individualized resident care in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

Charge Nurse

Non‑exempt

• Perform assigned resident care duties that provide for the physical, psycho‑social, and spiritual needs of chronically ill and technologically dependent residents, incorporating cultural and ethnic factors.
• Complete initial and ongoing assessments by gathering data in a timely manner, incorporating functional and developmental age factors into the assessment process.
• Correctly differentiate between normal and abnormal clinical findings and intervene in accordance with clinical standards of practice and physician orders.
• Work collaboratively with the resident/family and interdisciplinary team members to develop an individualized plan of care for each resident.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing aspects of the interdisciplinary resident care plan.
• 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.
• Follow through on resident care services needed to meet the individualized needs of each resident.
• Administer medications in a proficient manner, including pain management.
• If IV certified, provide IV care within the scope of practice for an LVN and per facility policy.
• Provide treatment administration per direction from the physician, including but not limited to wound packing, irrigation, indwelling catheter care, etc.
• Proficiently provide and manage the care of technologically dependent residents, including but not limited to: ventilator dependence, ostomies such as tracheostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, gastrostomy, enteral feeding tubes, tracheostomy care, and suctioning.
• Participate in the identification of resident/family educational needs and provide individualized teaching that considers the functional and developmental age and needs of the resident. Monitor and document the effectiveness of the education provided.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age‑specific care, including but not limited to identifying safety measures, physiological normal values/readings, assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills, and activities that place residents at risk, and communicate effectively in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate monitoring of signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect of residents. Report and document suspected abuse/neglect in accordance with facility policy and regulatory guidelines.

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Appreciate the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.
• Proficiently provide care in emergency situations and follow established emergency procedures and practices.
• Maintain knowledge of, and implement resident care activities to promote, maintain, and/or restore health for assigned residents.
• Assure that the rights of residents are respected and maintained by allowing for privacy and dignity in the provision of care.
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills with residents, families, physicians, additional healthcare providers, and co‑workers.
• Timely, accurately,…