Licensed Vocational Nurse

Full Time
Lynwood, CA
$35 - $40 an hour
Posted Today
Job description

Nurses are our best asset and we care about the work that you do. If you’re passionate and committed to patient well-being and looking for a place that values your skills and work/life balance, we want to hear from you! We are committed to serving healthcare facilities (assisted living facilities, continuous care, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers) throughout Southern California to provide them with qualified and professional medical personnel.

Job Description:

  • Assisting with rehab of patients according to the care plan directed by physician
  • Observe and record patient behavior
  • Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests
  • Collect patient health history
  • Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans
  • Distribute medication via IV or oral administration under the supervision of RN
  • Provide other treatments under the doctor's orders
  • Clean and change wound dressings
  • Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients
  • Direct and supervise nurse assistants and nurse aides

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy, and compassion
  • Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking, and reading comprehension
  • Good collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail skills
  • Clear understanding of patient care policies and regulations
  • Strong understanding of symptoms and signs for a number of medical conditions
  • Comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly patients and those with medical challenges
  • Must have physical strength and stamina

What we’re looking for:

  • Commitment to providing patients with high-quality care
  • Previous experience with elderly care and memory care
  • Energetic and compassionate
  • Team player and great communicator

What we offer:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Be part of a team that takes a strong interest in the work you do and ensure everyone feels valued at work
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Opportunities for bonuses as you develop with us.
  • Referral program- we want to know your friends if they’re as skilled as you are!
  • On-going training to help develop your skills as a competent, compassionate, and professional nurse.
  • 401K

License/Certification:

  • Current LVN License
  • BLS through the American Heart Association

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

  • Geriatrics
  • Home Health
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical setting:

  • Acute care
  • Long term care
  • Nursing home

Standard shift:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

  • Extended hours
  • Holidays

Weekly schedule:

  • Weekend availability

License/Certification:

  • LVN (Required)
  • LPN (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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