On-Call LVN

Connect with the Greatest Generation and join us at St. Paul's! You will be able to make a difference in the lives of countless seniors by providing comfort and life-changing experiences every single day. Our team is looking for compassionate, caring and considerate companions to become angels for San Diego's residents and participants in the best years of their lives!

We are a 24/7 Senior Living Facility. This is an on-call position with flexible scheduling. Must have an active CA LVN license, CPR and First Aid certification.

Shifts may include:

• AM Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM

• PM Shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM

• NOC Shift: 10:00PM - 6:30AM

BASIC FUNCTION:  Acts as a direct supervisor to caregiver staff and supports the Director of Nursing in overall management and oversight of resident care. Ensures provision of quality nursing care following all federal, state and local rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs, evaluates and counsels caregiver staff on job performance and expectations.  Identifies areas of improvement and develops improvement plan for assigned staff.  Recognizes staff for accomplishments and good job performance.
• Evaluations and supports care staff in providing safe, compassionate individualized care to residents.  Provides regular feedback and instruction to care staff pertaining to resident health status, and care needs.
• Regularly attends manager/supervisor training and meetings.
• Assists in administration of medication to residents as prescribed by the physician and following all St. Paul’s policies and protocols.
• Performs Resident assessment as condition warrants.  Initiates and updates care plans as needed   Reviews and compares physician’s orders with Resident’s plan of care to assure appropriate implementation.
• Observes, documents, and communicates to department director any and all changes in Resident’s physical and mental capacities.  Provides information for weekly Resident evaluation meetings.
• Notes and executes physician’s orders correctly and as required.
• Assists Nursing Director in the orientation and in-service of Nursing Department staff.
• Identifies safety hazards and takes action to ensure correction as required and in a timely manner.
• Assesses Resident equipment and supply needs and makes recommendations to the physician and/or the family.  Communicates with on-coming shift regarding Resident care needs.
• Completes reports and assignments accurately and adheres to established time schedules and frequencies.
• Assists in the ordering/supervision of medical supplies.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication between all Nursing Department personnel.
• Assists in the interviewing, hiring and counseling of Nursing Department staff members.
• Ensures the documentation of the care and treatment provided to Residents and the Resident’s response or lack of response to the care provided.
• Adheres to all St. Paul’s policies and procedures for the admission, discharge, and transfer of Residents.  Complete charts on all Residents accurately and timely, and follows all infection control procedures.  Ensures full compliance with all Resident’s Rights requirements.
• Works cooperatively with Residents, supervisors, employees, physicians, families, consultant personnel and ancillary service providers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must have a current California LVN license and have current CPR certificate.
• Must be interested in and have compassion for the elderly. 
•  Needs to have organizational skills sufficient to allow for meeting deadlines and goals in a dynamic environment.
• Must be computer literate sufficient to perform all tasks required of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

•  Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with minimum of one-year experience in direct/supervisory care of the elderly, preferably in an assisted living/long-term care facility.

St. Paul’s Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life
• Same day pay available!
• Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days!
• Paid Sick Time 
• Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• 403(b) with match
• Child care available
• Employee referral bonuses
• Upward mobility!

You Make Us Who We Are!
 

At St. Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self.  You matter! 
 

St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.
 

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.
 

To learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.

St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer