LVN - Skilled Nursing Facility
Alturas, CA
World Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

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Job Summary:
We are seeking compassionate and dependable LVNs to join a Skilled Nursing Facility team, providing high-quality, individualized nursing care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and in collaboration with physicians, staff, residents, and families. The LVN will deliver direct patient care, perform clinical procedures, respond to emergencies, support care planning, and uphold safety and regulatory standards. Professionalism, reliability, strong assessment skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment are essential. All nursing staff must wear Caribbean Blue scrubs as a condition of accepting the position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized patient care in accordance with care plans and physician orders
• Conduct patient assessments, report abnormal findings, and assist with developing care plans
• Administer medications safely and accurately, documenting per policy
• Perform clinical tasks such as EKGs, blood draws, IV starts, wound care, and specimen collection
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies, following resuscitation protocols
• Maintain accurate patient documentation, including assessments, interventions, and progress notes
• Support continuity of care through effective communication with the Charge Nurse, RN, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff
• Assist with patient transfers for tests/procedures and coordinate with other departments
• Uphold infection control, safety procedures, confidentiality, and patient rights
• Assist in orienting new staff and participate in ongoing training and staff meetings
• Provide support to other nursing departments when needed
• Maintain professionalism, positive communication, and adherence to organizational policies
• Must function independently while demonstrating integrity, flexibility, and teamwork

Qualifications:

• Active California LVN license
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of LVN experience (SNF experience strongly valued)
• Ability to walk, bend, lift, and perform manual patient care tasks
• Strong mental resilience and ability to work with patients who may be confused or verbally/physically abusive
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Reliable attendance and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow directions, adapt to change, manage time effectively, and stay organized
• Basic computer proficiency

Job Details:

• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
• Shift: Nights
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Bilingual: Not required
• Holiday Coverage: Not required
• EMR: Not listed
• Specialty: LVN – Skilled Nursing