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VETERANS HOME SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GLAVC
Title: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE |
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Job Description: Under the direct supervision of the RCFE Administrator, or designee: Make rounds as requested and immediately report unusual resident conditions to physician or RCFE Administrator and Clinic. Establish consistent routine. Transcribe/note physician’s orders. Administer medications and treatments as per physician’s orders. Evaluate medication administration schedule to assure proper absorption, monitor for side effects of prescribed medications, vital signs and resident behavior. Monitor for signs and symptoms of dehydration. All nursing care and treatment plans shall be recorded properly on the Medication Administration Record (MAR). Assume responsibility for completing consents, laboratory reports, and charts. Must adhere to the policies and procedures of the facility. Complete assigned weekly summaries, as scheduled Documentation in these summaries will reflect the resident care plan. Documentation will be done on each shift of resident care, as scheduled. Identify nursing problems including physical, emotional and social needs and begin formulating a written plan of care. Assist with initial resident interview and assessment upon admission, discharge, transfer and death of a resident. Assist professional technicians before, during and after residents treatment program. Identify rehabilitative potential of individual residents; plan care directed toward attaining optimum level of function. Assure that appropriate vital signs are taken and recorded as indicated for level of care assigned. Assess for signs and symptoms of pain or discomfort, use nursing measures of comfort and medicate resident as needed. Participate in nursing care to meet emergency situations, assist in providing a safe environment for the residents. Provides specific instruction and guidance with regard to medication management. Participate, as necessary; in daily resident care conferences on unit, planning for and evaluating care for residents. Participate in change of shift report and communicate pertinent information to the team. Function as a team leader over-seeing the work of the Certified Nursing Assistants in executing the plan of care for the residents. Motivate and assist residents to develop self-reliance in activities of daily living. Allow rest periods to minimize fatigue. Answer call-lights promptly. Check controlled drugs inventory. Responsible for checking emergency drug supplies. Maintain medication refrigerator, medication room and medication and treatment carts, clean and in order. Is beneficial having knowledgeable of 22CCR, Division 6, Chapter 8 (RCFE) requirements and provides on-the-job training to RCFE staff to ensure compliance with these regulations. Training areas include, but are not limited to: The aging process and physical and special needs of the elderly, Importance and techniques of personal care services, Residents’ rights, Policies and procedures regarding medications, Psychosocial needs of the elderly, and Recognizing signs and symptoms of dementia in individuals. Documents staff training. Performs skills checks for C.N.A. staff. Assists with reviewing and evaluating systems in place within the RCFE and advises the RCFE Administrator, or designee on recommendations for systems improvements. Participates in the implementation of systems improvements and ensures staff is instructed on and competent in new processes and procedures. Assure that all residents have monthly/weekly weight taken and recorded; report significant changes to the physician and registered dietitian immediately. Assists in the review of RCFE policies and procedures. Provides input to the supervisor. Ensures staff receives instruction on and is competent in implementing any new processes and procedures that result from new or revised RCFE policies or facility policies that impact the RCFE. Reviews and orders training materials to include books, video instruction tapes, interactive CD-ROM’s and similar materials. Develops handouts and written training materials. Support the effort of other therapies by effectively carrying out restorative nursing measures established. Teach basic health measures, activities of daily living and carry out other routine aspects of care. Ensure maintenance or restoration of correct body alignment and mobility, resident’s personal hygiene and skin integrity. Ensure that staff utilizes optimum standards of resident care and that staff and members observe safety and Infection Control Precautions and regulations at all times and stimulate a positive attitude toward these standards. Participate in nursing care to meet emergency situations, assist in providing a safe environment for the residents. Be aware of resident’s rights, identifying the potential for resident abuse, report promptly any adverse behavior, resident abuse or suspected abuse by staff. Participate in continuing education programs to maintain and upgrade nursing knowledge and skills; make suggestions through appropriate channels for revising procedures and policies when indicated. Other LVN duties as assigned to meet resident and facility’s needs. Who Should Apply: Current State employees in this classification or those who are eligible on a certification list, transfers, or reinstatement may apply for this vacancy. NOTE: APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO SROA/SURPLUS PROVISIONS. PLEASE ATTACH YOUR SROA/SURPLUS LETTER TO YOUR APPLICATION AND INDICATE THAT YOU ARE ON SROA STATUS/SURPLUS STATUS IN THE “APPLYING FOR” SECTION OF THE STD 678 EXAMINATION/EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS WHICH INDICATE SROA/SURPLUS STATUS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PRIORITY. THE SALARY LISTED FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE FURLOUGH PROGRAM. If you are not a current State employee or otherwise eligible, you may qualify for a civil service examination based on the minimum qualifications for the classification. To view a current listing of examinations being offered by the California Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit our website at www.calvet.ca.gov , or to view examinations offered by all State departments, please visit the State Personnel Board’s website at www.spb.ca.gov. HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO FALL UNDER EITHER CATEGORY AND MEET THE REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE JOB AND/OR EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Note: In line #12 of the State Application, you must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility; i.e., List, Transfer, SROA, Surplus, Reemployment or Reinstatement. Failure to do so could result in being rejected from the interview process. Also, please include the reference number: M80#034W 09/10. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ALL REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY, RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. PER MILITARY AND VETERANS CODE, SECTION 80, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO VETERANS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. IT IS AN OBJECTIVE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACHIEVE A DRUG-FREE STATE WORKPLACE. ANY APPLICANT FOR STATE EMPLOYMENT WILL BE EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS OBJECTIVE BECAUSE THE USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE, THE RULES GOVERNING CIVIL SERVICE, AND THE SPECIAL TRUST PLACED IN PUBLIC SERVANTS. APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED AND ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED WILL BE INTERVIEWED. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETEION OF LIVE SCAN AND A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL SCREENING (INCLUDING DRUG TESTING FOR CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS) WILL BE REQUIRED. Additional Information:
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