Benefits:
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Congregate Living Health Facility (CLHF)
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct nursing care to medically fragile residents in a
Congregate Living Health Facility (CLHF).
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, the LVN is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality nursing care in accordance with physician orders, individualized care plans, facility policies, and applicable California regulations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care according to physician orders, resident care plans, and facility policies and procedures.
- Administer medications, treatments, enteral feedings, and other prescribed therapies.
- Perform skilled nursing procedures within the LVN scope of practice, including wound care, catheter care, tracheostomy care, and suctioning.
- Monitor residents’ physical, emotional, and clinical status and promptly report significant changes to the RN, physician, and/or Director of Nursing (DON).
- Accurately and timely document assessments, nursing interventions, treatments, medication administration, and resident responses.
- Maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs) and Treatment Administration Records (TARs).
- Assist with resident admissions, transfers, discharges, and physician appointments.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with physicians, pharmacists, families, and members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in resident condition.
- Supervise and provide direction to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other assigned staff.
- Follow infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
- Participate in resident care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Maintain resident confidentiality, dignity, privacy, and rights in accordance with HIPAA requirements and facility policies.
- Support compliance with applicable California Title 22 regulations and CLHF licensing requirements.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
CLHF-Specific Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to residents with complex and medically fragile conditions, including residents who may require:
- Enteral feeding through G-tube/PEG tube
- Care related to neurological conditions and spinal cord injuries
- Respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy
The LVN will closely monitor residents’ respiratory and overall clinical status, immediately report significant changes, and assist with emergency response and resident stabilization until a higher level of medical assistance is available.
Required Qualifications
- Current and active California LVN license in good standing
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Knowledge of medication administration and skilled nursing procedures
- Ability to work independently while following appropriate clinical supervision and facility protocols
- Ability to recognize changes in resident condition and exercise sound clinical judgment within the LVN scope of practice
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Physical Requirements
Candidates must be able to:
- Stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the shift
- Assist with lifting, repositioning, and transferring residents using appropriate assistance and equipment
- Respond promptly and safely during emergency situations
Schedule & Compensation
- Shift Length: 10-12-hour shifts
- Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience
Join Our Team
If you are a compassionate and reliable LVN who enjoys providing hands-on care to medically complex residents, we encourage you to apply. We are looking for nursing professionals who are committed to resident safety, dignity, quality care, and teamwork.