Desk Nurse (LVN) Friday to Sunday (PM SHIFT) - Whittier Pacific Care Center

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved LVN program
• LVN License in good standing
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Proven experience in long term care

• The Desk Nurse is responsible for staff assignment and provides overall supervision of resident care activities such as admissions
• Complete all required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, discharge, transfer, etc
• File in the resident’s chart and/or forward to the appropriate department
• Receive verbal orders from attending/alternate physician and transcribe the physician’s order sheet
• Initiate resident Plans of Care on admission
• Chart TPRs, blood pressures and blood glucose as required
• Order prescribed medications, supplies and equipment as established by the facility’s policies and
• Review physician’s orders and transfer/preadmission information for completeness
• Prepare/administer medications as ordered by the physician
• Answer telephone inquiries as outlined in the facility’s established policies and procedures
• Chart licensed nurses’ notes in an informative and d3scriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Forward new diet orders, and/or diet changes to the dietary department
• Transcribe physician’s orders to resident’s charts, Medication Administration Records, Treatment
• Administration Records and RNA sheets to assure that they remain current
• Verify the identification of the resident before administering medication or treatment
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician
• Assure that narcotic records are current at all times
• Admit, transfer and discharge resident
• Assist in arranging transportation and packing as necessary
• Check resident charts for specific treatment, medication orders and schedules daily

• Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feeding, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, sputum, and urine specimens, care of the dead/dying, etc., as established by the facility’s policies and procedures
• Make rounds with the physician and assist with examination and treatment
• Review medication sheet for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders and adherence to stop order policies
• Assist in carrying out restorative and rehabilitative programs to include self-help/care
• Perform routine charting as required
• Report all discrepancies of physician order, diet or charting to the RN Supervisor or Assistant Director
• Check food in resident’s rooms that is brought in by the resident’s family or visitors in accordance with policies
• Initiate restraint assessment on all new admissions
• Monitor and document behavior of residents on psychoactive medications
• Record Intake and Output, and complete monthly evaluation as per the facility’s policy and procedure
• Following completion of an approved competency check with an RN an LVN may reinsert a G-Tube on
• Meet with unit personnel, on a regular basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services
• Review and evaluate assigned personnel and make written evaluations to the RN Supervisor or Assistant Director of Nurses
• Coordinate Nursing service with other departments and nursing units
• Notify the attending physician, RN Supervisor and Director of Nurses when a resident is discharged without approval
• Assure that appropriate documentation is made in accordance with the facility’s
• Assure that a stock of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained at all times
• Requisition equipment and supply needs as required
• Notify the resident’s attending/alternate physician, as well as the resident’s legal guardian/representative,
• Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as directed by the Administrator/DON
• Investigate complaints and grievances and make necessary oral/written reports to the RN Supervisor or In cases of death, notify the funeral home and ensure that the body is properly prepared/cleaned for pick-up mechanical restraints
• Notify the RN Supervisor and physician and record and follow orders
• Assure that the unit area is maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience, by ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished
• Other duties may be assigned

Pay Scale: $32 to $36 (Based on experience) 

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.

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