Licensed Vocational Nurse (BCSC WLA) - Full Time

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The Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC), a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), provides high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services. We are a program of Los Angeles Jewish Health, renowned for providing quality care to vulnerable seniors.

Under the supervision of the RN Clinic Manager, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for providing high quality nursing care to participants in the BCSC Clinic.

Administrative/Care Functions:

• Understands the scope of practice and responsibilities of a Clinic LVN at BCSC. 
• Provides health education to participants and their families to support the participant care plan.
• Teaches participants and/or caregivers about a medication’s purpose, proper administration and side effects.
• Participates in QAPI activities to contribute to a safer medication administration system as needed.
• Processes/implements all medication orders according to BCSC policy and procedures.
• Administers all medications using the 5 rights: participant, medication, dosage, time route and frequency.
• Administers medications accurately via prescribed route.
• Communicates all medication orders to appropriate staff.
• Administers and distributes all medications appropriately.
• Monitors continuously the participant’s response to medication.
• Reports adverse effects to Clinic RN and/or PCP.
• Monitors the participant’s ability to self-administer medications.
• Monitors timely return of medisets and documents in the medical record.
• Maintains adequate supply of OTC medications in the Clinic.
• Maintains controlled medications per established BCSC policy and procedures.
• Documents efficacy of PRN medications when administered in PACE Center.
• Problem-solves medication-related issues promptly and independently.
• Orders medical and medication supplies.
• Coordinates with Home Care RN/MA & Transportation Coordinator regarding medication delivery, lab work, and special requests.
• Performs procedures according to established nursing procedures, including  but not limited to:
  • Administration of injectable medications
  • Checking vital signs, pulse oximeter
  • Chest PT & postural drainage
  • Catheterization and catheter care
  • Bladder irrigation
  • Cold compress (hot compress by PT)
  • Enema
  • Eye/ear care 
  • Reading PPD results
  • Safe handling sharps and/or hazardous waste
  • Ted hose stockings
  • Wound care
• Responds to phone calls, overhead pages and emails in a timely manner.
• Provides clear, concise and thorough documentation (including Clinic involvement and      changes/needs of participants) in a timely manner.
• Communicates changes in nursing care plan at team meeting and to home care.
• Offers expertise and suggestions to assist IDT in formulating participant’s care plan.
• Communicates effectively with all team members, participants and families in a sensitive and patient manner. 
• Observes and reports all possible suspected cases of participant abuse to Social Worker and Center Manager.
• Provides effective management of participants that wander
• Consults with and educates participants, family members and caregivers regarding disease process, self-care, prevention and medical interventions.
• Participates in educational workshops, committee/task force meetings of interest to foster professional growth.
   

Education and Experience:

• Degree and Diplomas: Graduated from a school of nursing.
• Certificates, Licenses: Licensed as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California. Verification of completion of CPR (BLS) and first aid certification bi-annually.  Valid California driver’s license.  TB screening and successful completion of a health examination by a health care provider is required for employment. 
• Experience: One year nursing experience and a minimum of one year of experience working with a frail elderly population.  
• Skills/Aptitudes: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, required. Accuracy, attention to detail, and consistent follow through are required. Willingness to work within the framework of a multidisciplinary team in the BCSC model of care. Sensitivity to the health beliefs and needs of a multi-ethnic aged population. 

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