LVN, Nursing Home, Healthcare Nursing

• Location 900 E Harrison Ave,Pomona, CA, ,United States
• Base Pay $37.87 / Year

Mt. San Antonio Gardens is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our Assisted Living team on a per diem, night shift basis. The LVN is responsible for providing quality nursing care to residents, implementing individualized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and working collaboratively with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to promote residents' health, safety, and well-being.

Schedule

Responsibilities
Supervise Resident Assistants (RA) and monitor private duty nurses/aides and notify their agency of any pending problems.

• Provide training and instructions to RA's as needed.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident's care plans
• Inform resident care team (MD's) of any change in resident condition.
• Act as a liaison between residents and doctors in order to present residents' needs to doctor for accurate care.
• Inform residents' family of acute problems and potential and actual transfers to a higher level of care.
• Process medication and treatment orders from physician. Implement new orders and communicate to team in order to assure continuity of care and accurate records.
• Keep Director, Asst Director and Clinical Coordinator informed of any changes in residents and/or needs that require Magnolia Grove (MG) team or Rehab Dept. evaluations. Follow through on necessary implementation.
• Work with Clinic and/or (MG) personnel to provide continuity of care for residents as deemed necessary.
• Assist residents with medication and do treatments (within scope of practice).
• Order medications and medical supplies and assure both are properly stored.
• Schedule medical appointments, lab work, hearing checks, hospital tests or outpatient surgeries as necessary.
• Report all incidents and accidents involving staff and/or residents to Director. Complete proper paperwork within 24 hours.
• Provide input for Resident Assistant performance appraisals.
• Evaluate requests for housekeeping and repair needs prior to reporting to OTL Admin.
• Assist and educate family members to understand policies and procedures at the Lodge. (SUP)
• Attend staff, supervisor and other meetings.
• Attend mandatory in-services.
• Provide instructions to RA's and private duty nurses/aides as necessary.
• Practice safe work habits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current license by the State of California as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Two (2) years of experience as an LVN preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of working with geriatric population.
• Ability to work harmoniously with residents and staff and promote teamwork.
• Remain responsible and calm in an emergency situation, with ability to set priorities.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position.
• Possess a current CPR and first aid certificate.

For more than 65 years, Mt. San Antonio Gardens has been dedicated to providing exceptional care in a welcoming senior living community. We value teamwork, compassion, integrity, and excellence, and we're committed to creating a supportive environment where employees can thrive.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults, we'd love to hear from you.

Summary

Mt. San Antonio Gardens ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is a nationally renowned, community with 450 residents in independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing.

Mt. San Antonio Gardens offers a wide variety of employment opportunities across various departments. Employees receive valuable experience that unlocks doors in the aging services, health care, hospitality industries, and beyond. Our team holds true to our motto of “Service Beyond Expectations” by supporting one another with direct, one-on-one communication, hands-on training, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and continuous career pathing discussions.

Mt. San Antonio Gardens understands that people want to know and feel they are valued at work and know their work has purpose. We believe that the more you can be yourself at work, the more you can bring to our community. By creating a truly inclusive environment, we can open pathways to success for more equitable opportunities and a more diverse culture.

Mt. San Antonio Gardens welcomes qualified residents and staff without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law. We seek shared journeys and mutual pathways to success.

With a pleasant work environment, attractive benefits, and vibrant, interested, caring residents, most employees work at the Gardens for years. In fact, our employees average more than seven years on staff.