Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate Range: $45/hr - $50/h
United States, California, Los Angeles
818 West 7th Street (Show on map)
Apr 14, 2025
Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Location: Los Angeles, CA 90049 Duration: 2+ years to Long term Shift: 07:00am-07:30pm, 07:00pm-07:30am (M-F) Pay Rate Range: $45/hr - $50/hr Role & Responsibilities: Administering medications by any route except intravenous and intrathecal Performing treatments and procedures including passage of nasogastric tubes, administration of enteral feedings, monitoring of blood glucose, urinary catheterization, and administration of enemas Maintaining infection control by using universal precautions Collecting and documenting in the interdisciplinary notes data such as vital signs, patient/client behavior, patient/client response to medications, nursing care, and treatment plan Documenting significant changes in patient's/client's behavior and health status in the interdisciplinary notes and reporting those significant changes to both a registered nurse or physician and the assigned supervisor; demonstrating competent and safe utilization of unit and hospital emergency care equipment and techniques Participating as part of the treatment team with other disciplines by contributing to the overall treatment program for the patient/client Participating in patient/client activities, including unit routines and specific group activities, as outlined in nursing care plans/Individual Program Plans Using therapeutic nursing interventions and modalities to assist patients/clients in regaining and improving their physical adaptive skills and decreasing maladaptive behavior Assisting rehabilitation therapists in occupational, recreational, and industrial therapy programs for patients/clients Motivating and assisting patients/clients to develop self-reliance in activities of daily living Escorting patients/clients to intramural or extramural medical, health, or other community services Demonstrating awareness of patient/client rights and the potential for patient/client abuse; and promptly reporting any adverse behavior, patient/client abuse, or suspected abuse by staff. Qualification: Minimum of six (6) months of experience within the last three (3) years rendering direct patient care in public or private institution. Clinical competencies must be current and provided to the Home prior to the staff being assigned. Minimum of 6 months of experience working with an electronic medication Administration Record System and an electronic medical records system. Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook). Required Documents: Valid license as LVN issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners. Current Healthcare Staff Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association or American Red Cross.