Skilled Nursing Licensed Vocational Nurse, Full Time Available

Pay Range: $27.00 - $37.00/hour

JOB CULTURE

The Masonic Homes of California are committed to a culture of Leadership. Our culture is to provide superior service to members, residents and staff through a sound and progressive model of service and care which aligns our mission, vision and operations. We demonstrate excellence in core services and place value on high quality job performance, professional development, effective time management, budget management, workplace safety and resident/employee satisfaction. We are dedicated to disciplined innovation and continuous quality improvement – we are a learning company. We are committed to sharing our knowledge and being an organization that attracts the best and brightest talent. We are team-oriented, caring and honest.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, directing, and evaluating direct nursing care provided to residents. Responsible for preparation, delivery and documentation of medications and treatments to assigned residents. Document change of condition, unusual occurrences, weekly summaries, initial assessments, MDS assessments etc. in a thorough and legible manner. Assures notification to physician and responsible party with any change of condition with appropriate documentation. Responsible for knowing and following current federal, state and local standards and assuring compliance with standards functions

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Follows facility policies and procedures and federal / state regulation.
2. Participates in facility quality management program.
3. Follows oral and written instructions accurately.
4. Keeps supervisor informed of work priorities and problems.
5. Responds appropriately to emergency situations and disasters.
6. Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
7. Assures security of environment to prevent exit of wandering residents. Implement the facility procedure for elopement if any resident leaves the facility without permission.
8. Follows facility standards relating to customer service.
9. Maintains confidentiality of residents and other work-related issues.
10. Assures that all residents are treated with respect and dignity.
11. Follows facility rules of conduct.
12. Attends in-service related to work and completes required in-service annually; attends outside classes to enhance role and professional standards, as appropriate.
13. Provides timely notification of illness/absences to appropriate supervisor following departmental policy and timeline.
14. Attends facility meetings as assigned.
15. Follows dress code for work area.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to perform nursing care per current community standard for long term care.
• Interact effectively with residents, visitors, administration, physicians, volunteers and staff;
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations governing Long Term Care
• Ability to read, write and speak English in a clear manner.
• Ability to understand and respond appropriately to cultural diversity.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Charge nurse experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as LVN to practice in the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Benefits

At Masonic Homes, we are looking for team members who would like to combine their passion for helping people, good communication skills, decision-making skills, and great ethical standards with the opportunities to advance your career.

In return for your skills, you will be offered:

• A work environment focused on teamwork and suppor t
• Excellent health, wage replacement and other benefits for you and your family’s well-being
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan
• Investment in your growth through Tuition Reimbursement