LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Job at Aviara Healthcare Center
Aviara Healthcare Center Encinitas, CA 92024
$7K Retention Bonus!
AM and NOC shifts available!
Weekdays and Weekends.
Don’t just do a job, be a valued member of an extraordinary culture and community!
Aviara Healthcare is looking for a compassionate, competent and committed LVN to join our team!
LVN Purpose: To provide our patrons with the highest quality of care and compassion.
LVN Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recording the patient’s history.
- Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
- Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas.
- Giving injections of medications and monitoring reaction to meds.
- Entering information into computer systems.
- Monitoring fluid/food intake and output.
- Moving patients safely.
- Observing patient mental health status and provide emotional support.
- Assisting with daily needs such as bathing and dressing.
- Ensure safe environment by following safety procedures.
- Follow infection prevention guidelines.
LVN Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must be actively state certified as a Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LPN
- CPR or BLS Certification
- Wound Care Certification a plus
- Prior experience as an LVN in a skilled nursing facility is a plus
- Competent in medical and hospital terminology
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Physical Capacities: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
- Must be able to stand for and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Requires infrequent lifting of weight up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
- Frequent pushing and pulling of carts and transporting residents.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Environmental conditions: Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Aviara Healthcare Center is an equal opportunity employer, in accordance with anti-discrimination laws. Aviara Healthcare Center prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aviara Healthcare Center conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
Physical setting:
- Acute care
- Nursing home
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
Weekly schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Encinitas, CA 92024: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- LVN (Required)
Work Location: In person
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