We are seeking a compassionate and dependable LVN to join our skilled nursing team. The LVN will provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor resident conditions, and collaborate with RNs and physicians to ensure high-quality care for our residents. Responsibilities include documenting patient status, responding to changes in condition, assisting with treatments, and supporting daily nursing operations in a fast-paced SNF environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to delivering excellent patient care.
Currently seeking an LVN positions for our SNF or Special Treatment Program (behavioral health unit). PM or NOC shift is available!
Qualifications:
Currently CA license in good standing
1+ years' experience in long-term care preferred
CPR and First Aid certified
Outstanding communication skills
Positive, professional and calm demeanor in all work-related situations
Responsibilities:
Observes, reports and documents/charting on patient conditions
Administers medications in accordance with physician orders
Takes and records temperatures, respiration and pulse
Sets up treatment trays, prepares instruments and/or other equipment, as needed
Maintains working knowledge of assigned patient’s conditions at all times
Reviews reports from previous shifts to determine changes in status of residents and assigns various duties to C.N.A.’s or other nursing personnel
Turns over accurate records and ensures oncoming shift nurses are updated
Responsible for notifying Director of Nursing Services (DNS) and/or Administrator of changes in patient condition or other job-related problems
Benefits:
Competitive pay
Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
401(k) with discretionary company match annually
Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
Employee Assistance program
Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
*Benefits available to full-time employees.
Palo Alto Post Acute is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Palo Alto. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals works to help patients recover from surgery, injury or serious illness. As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.
Salary
Starting at $45.00 per hour
Benefits
Signing bonus, Flexible schedule, Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Referral program, Employee discount