LVN- Assisted Living

Company: Glenbrook HC LLC
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

***$500 Sign-On Bonus!!!***GlenBrook Health Center is currently hiring a full time LVN Wellness Nurse for our Assisted Living department, on the evening shift 2:00pm - 10:30pm, working a 4/2 schedule. The Wellness Nurse assists the Director and supervises the direct care of the residents being provided by the caregivers.* Checking that each resident is receiving the care and services to meet their needs and that their environmental cleanliness is maintained.* Supervises the Medication Aides to comply with RCFE regulations and ensuring that documentation and medication assistance is completed and that all required and any other pertinent information is given/reported to either themselves and/or the Director before the end of the respective shift.* Conducts regular in-services and trainings to medication aides and caregivers on relevant topics. Audits medication records on a regular basis.* Responsible to assist the Director with contacting resident's attending physicians for changes of condition, new admission orders, discharge orders and all necessary changes in medication and treatment orders. Responsible for notifying resident family members/surrogate decision makers of changes in condition, changes in medication and treatment orders, obtaining informed consents, developing resident care plans, documents all physician, resident, family member/surrogate decision maker communication.* Respond quickly, calmly and professionally to medical emergencies.* Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.Qualifications:* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse License in good standing with the LVN Board of Nursing.* At least one year of experience with providing direct nursing care to the elderly and chronically ill patients preferably in an Assisted Living facility.* Knowledge of Title 22 RCFE Regulations preferred.* Current First Aid and CPR certification.About GlenBrook Health Center:The five-star rated GlenBrook Health Center is located adjacent to the campus of La Costa Glen in Carlsbad, and offers 94 Skilled Nursing beds and 70 Assisted Living rooms with professional staffing 24 hours a day. Set in a beautiful location, surrounded by natural hills and lush landscaping, our skilled nursing creates a nurturing and caring environment. GlenBrook has achieved Medicare's 5 star facility rating since its inception and annually receives outstanding state survey results across the board. Our skilled nursing has an outstanding nursing team, enjoying high staffing ratios resulting in very low nursing team turnover. Our assisted living offers personalized assisted living and secured dementia care. The community also provides full-service physical, occupational and speech therapy and rehabilitation departments, as well as other key services.The community is bordered by vistas and gardens, a serene and positive setting in which to heal, rejuvenate, and experience quality of life. The use of vibrant color, cascading waterfalls, and fruit trees provide inviting areas in which residents and families may enjoy outdoor special moments of peace and tranquility.We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities at our Community. We are committed to hiring high quality, professional and caring individuals. We value and recognize the importance of supporting, training, and retaining our employees to better serve our residents. We look for employees with a passion for customer service.Prior to beginning work at our community, applicants must complete and pass a drug screening, physical exam with tuberculosis (TB) skin test, and criminal clearance through FBI and Department of Justice (over 18 only). The background search includes minor misdemeanors and DUIs.The Community offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with match.Apply online at LaCostaGlen.com/Careers.. #ZR

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