Nursing Jobs in La Cañada Flintridge, CA

STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR ( REGISTERED NURSE )

Autumn Hills Healthcare Center Glendale, CA

$52 - $55 / hour

FUNCTION Provides, plans coordinates or manages orientation and in-service education for facility employees. QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Minimum Qualifications: • Freedom from illegal use of drugs • Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. • Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position. Education and/or Experience: Prefer a registered nurse with management or supervisor experience in long term care or geriatric nursing. Minimum of licensed practical or vocational nurse with experience in long term care of geriatric nursing. Certificates, Licensees, Registrations: Current state license to practice as a nurse. Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read analyze and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, nursing/patient progress notes and nursing procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department heads, customers (patients, family members, physicians, etc.) and the general public. Computer skills preferred. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions. Care and Services: • Responsible for facility education programs, including orientation and ongoing services. • Designs, plans and provides education programs on all shifts and for all departments. • Participate in staff evaluation process by providing attendance records and observation of employees’ performance. • Provide general facility information to all new employees and ongoing in-service education. • Maintains currently education records of classes and content of in-service conducted, attendance and performance of facility employees. • Plans and provides annual schedule of planed education programs. • Creates lesson plans containing objectives, course content, method of instruction and method of evaluation. • Applies adult learning principles. • If provided by the facility, conducts and maintains the nurse aide training program. • In charge of the facility in absence of high ranking management. • Accepts only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with one’s own educational preparation, experience, knowledge and ability and obtains instruction and supervision as necessary when implementing nursing procedures and practices. Resident Rights Promotes and protects resident’s rights, assists patients to make informed decision, treat patients with dignity and respect, protect patients’ personal belongings, report suspected abused or neglect, avoids the need for physical restraint in accordance with current professional standards and, supports independence expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation. Leadership Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognized priorities, selects effective team members, challenges others to learn, keeps current and integrates new information, communicates and models organization values, foster high performance, recognizes need for and provides adequate resources. Process Improvement Applies process improvement methods and techniques and identifies processes for improvement in daily work. Environment of Care Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment. Infection Control Applies hand washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintain personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the workplace; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination. Information Management Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of resident information, protects data against loss or destruction, logs on the system using own passwords, logs off the system when leaving the work station, reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues, reviews identifies trends and delete passwords of employees no longer needing access to software programs. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Demonstrates active listening techniques, gains support through directive relationships, treats others with dignity and respect, seeks feedback, sets clear standards for performance, evaluate job performance and provides effective feedback, establishes system to measure effectiveness, efficiency and service and creates and maintains reporting mechanisms. CONTINUING EDUCATION The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop or kneel. The employee on occasion will assist to lift and/or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and peripheral vision PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands describes here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop or kneel. The employee on occasion will assist to lift and/or transfer Residents weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics describes here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information. JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties may be altered from time to time. SALARY RANGE: $52.00 to $55.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

LVN

Full-time

4 months ago

LVN Resident Care Coordinator (RCC)

Epic Healthcare Los Angeles, CA

Now Hiring: Resident Care Coordinator 6am-2:30pm shift Chatsworth Commons Senior Living is a pillar in assisted living in Chatsworth, CA . We approach every day with one goal: To improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion. Chatsworth Commons Senior Living 20801 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA 91311 Why work for us? Caring and compassionate environment Opportunity for growth, success and longevity Come join employees who have become family! Supportive Management team Benefits: Beautiful work environment Competitive Wages and Benefit Package Flexible Schedule Paid Time Off Overtime Pay This position involves various essential responsibilities and activities, including: Upholds company values, ethics, and policies Promotes teamwork and a respectful environment Ensures resident dignity, rights, and quality care Supports hiring, onboarding, and training of care staff Assists with care plans, medication management, and documentation Communicates with stakeholders and coordinates appointments Provides in-the-moment staff training and process improvements Monitors resident health and updates care plans as needed Maintains compliance with regulations and safety standards Manages staffing schedules and daily care operations Requirements and Qualifications: Must have an active LVN License in California. High school diploma or equivalent with prior care experience in assisted living or skilled nursing, along with valid First Aid and CPR Certification. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs. Demonstrated abilities in customer service, interpersonal communication, and teamwork. Skillful and professional interaction with coworkers, residents, family members, agencies, and the public. Understanding and consistent adherence to relevant regulations, policies, and procedures. Successful completion of background check, health exams, and other pre-employment criteria. Sufficient English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking) for effective job performance. Chatsworth Commons Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Chatsworth Commons Senior Living will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state, federal, or local law.

LVN

Full-time

4 months ago

LVN Resident Care Coordinator (RCC)

Epic Healthcare Los Angeles, CA

Now Hiring: Resident Care Coordinator 6am-2:30pm shift Chatsworth Commons Senior Living is a pillar in assisted living in Chatsworth, CA . We approach every day with one goal: To improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion. Chatsworth Commons Senior Living 20801 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA 91311 Why work for us? Caring and compassionate environment Opportunity for growth, success and longevity Come join employees who have become family! Supportive Management team Benefits: Beautiful work environment Competitive Wages and Benefit Package Flexible Schedule Paid Time Off Overtime Pay This position involves various essential responsibilities and activities, including: Upholds company values, ethics, and policies Promotes teamwork and a respectful environment Ensures resident dignity, rights, and quality care Supports hiring, onboarding, and training of care staff Assists with care plans, medication management, and documentation Communicates with stakeholders and coordinates appointments Provides in-the-moment staff training and process improvements Monitors resident health and updates care plans as needed Maintains compliance with regulations and safety standards Manages staffing schedules and daily care operations Requirements and Qualifications: Must have an active LVN License in California. High school diploma or equivalent with prior care experience in assisted living or skilled nursing, along with valid First Aid and CPR Certification. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs. Demonstrated abilities in customer service, interpersonal communication, and teamwork. Skillful and professional interaction with coworkers, residents, family members, agencies, and the public. Understanding and consistent adherence to relevant regulations, policies, and procedures. Successful completion of background check, health exams, and other pre-employment criteria. Sufficient English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking) for effective job performance. Chatsworth Commons Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Chatsworth Commons Senior Living will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state, federal, or local law.