Saratoga Retirement Community - LVN
Description
Location
Saratoga Retirement Community
14500 Fruitvale Ave Building 3000
Saratoga CA 95070
Join Our Upscale Retirement Community in Saratoga!
Become a valued part of our vibrant, 5-star, 94-bed Skilled Nursing Facility at Saratoga Retirement Community . We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate team members to join our supportive and dynamic community!
At Saratoga Retirement Community , we prioritize the well-being of both our residents and staff. We foster a culture of compassion, professional growth, and mutual respect—because when you thrive, so do those in your care!
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team! This role is a vital part in the care of our residents and and to be a valued member of our community! We look forward to learning more about how, together, we can Transform the Perception of Age!
Pay Rate: $38.00-$46.00 DOE
Our Licensed Practical Nurses
- Provide compassionate and effective care and treatments to our residents.
- Work with a team of professionals to ensure the residents comprehensive needs are met.
- Review routines, calendar of events and resident needs
- Ensure medications and supplies are ordered, in stock and counted
- Ensure all charting and record keeping is accurate and complete
- Attend meetings, trainings
- Give a thorough report to oncoming shift.
- Updates 24 hour report.
- Calendars appropriately for upcoming needs.
- Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age, our Culture of Excellence, in all areas of responsibility.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to succeed!
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Cleared Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services prior to presence in the community.
- Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months.
- Current First Aid Training and Certifications, per Title 22 guidelines.
- A current nursing license issued by the State of California is required.
- Minimum of six months in long term care, home care or related field.
- Demonstrated competence in technical and manual skills according to the scope of practice for RN's/LVN's.
- Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of aging process and implications of aging in a social setting.
- Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, peers and employees in a multi-cultural environment.
- Completion of a background check, drug screen, physical, fingerprint, and TB test may be required per state and local guidelines (Title 22).
Physical Requirements
- On occasion, may need to push/pull/support up to 75lbs.