LVN Skilled Nursing Facility
Alturas, CA
GlobalPoint
3x12 hrs, Flexible

All of our Nursing Staff is in Caribbean Blue scrubs. This is a requirement for accepting the position.
 

Reporting to the DON, the LVN works in conjunction with physicians, nursing staff, residents,
families and other facility departments to provide optimum individualized
nursing care for the residents of the SNF service.

This position description is intended to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. Modoc Medical Center reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MODOC MEDICAL CENTER’S sole and absolute discretion.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. A CA licensed nurse with good physical and mental health.

2. Current BLS level CPR certification.

3. Good physical health and stamina with ability to walk, bend, lift and who has the dexterity to perform the manual skills required for patient care.

4. Good mental health. Is able to accept and tolerate behavior of patients who may be confused and may be abusive both verbally and physically. 

5. Is adaptable, able to follow directions, grasp new ideas and accept change.

6. Is able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Is able to see and hear adequately to perform functions of the job.

7. Is dependable, reliable and has a history of good attendance.

8. Has strong assessment skills and is resourceful in emergency situations.

9. Possesses an interest in continuing education and self-development.

10. Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.

11. Must be a team player to all departments, confidential of sensitive data, respectful of all other staff members, considerate of other people’s time, and accountable for work output.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Competencies:

1. Always demonstrates a professional behavior, both when on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal work hours.

2. Always demonstrates a positive working relationship with patients, visitors and facility staff. Respectfully to managers and supervisors.

3. Demonstrates organizational ability and time management.

4. Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.

5. Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.

6. Maintains an organized set of records, delivers records immediately upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.

7. Communicates appropriately, respectfully, and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers. Accepts direction as provided without questioning authority, within the chain of command.

8. Performs all assigned tasks accurately.

9. Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.

10. Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.

11. Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary in a professional and friendly manner.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.