About this role
Join Jacob Healthcare Center as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and make a meaningful impact in a supportive, five-star environment!
WHY CHOOSE JACOB HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Jacob Healthcare Center, located at 4075 54th Street, San Diego, CA, is a leading provider of patient-centered medical services with 156 beds. We focus on compassionate care, empowering patients to achieve their health goals in a supportive environment.
Our dedicated team offers a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty services, preventive care, and mental health support. We are proud to have a 5-star Customer Satisfaction Management (CSM) rating, reflecting our commitment to excellence.
At Jacob, we offer a supportive and rewarding work environment. Our five-star rating reflects our commitment to excellence, and we provide a dynamic setting where you can thrive. We prioritize training, especially for new graduates, with our hands-on staff personally guiding you. Here, you'll have the opportunity to care for high-acuity patients and receive regular updates and support from your supervisors.
About the Position:
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Jacob Healthcare Center you will provide compassionate care to our residents by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities. Working under the supervision of registered nurses, you'll collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assist the Station Manager, RN Nurse Supervisor in determining the staffing needs of the nursing service department.
* Ensure that a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants are available for each tour of duty to ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident.
* Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks.
* Make daily rounds of your assigned station to ensure that all certified nursing assistants are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
* Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times. Report problem areas to the Station Manager, RN Nurse Supervisor.
* Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Nurse Supervisor as required or as may be necessary.
* Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout your station and shift.
* Meet with your CNAs on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and or to assist in the improvement of services.
* Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluid, infectious materials and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facilities policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
Requirements and Qualifications:
* Current LVN license in California. * Active BLS/CPR Certification * Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. * Compassionate and dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. * New Grads are welcome to apply
Benefits:
* Paid sick leave
* PTO
* Dental
* Vision
* 401(k)
* Healthcare insurance
* Life insurance
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.