LVN Charge Nurse - Oakland

Company: Elder Care Alliance
Location: Oakland
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

Req ID 2
Job Category Clinical Services
Shift Day
Who We Are

An Elder Care Alliance Community

Mercy Retirement & Care Center

Do you enjoy working with seniors? Do you want to work in a setting where you are valued and appreciated? Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a vibrant retirement community located in Oakland. We provide senior assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of health care needs. We pride ourselves on being a person-centered community and value our employees and residents. We are currently hiring.

About This Career Opportunity

A Charge Nurse:

• Assesses, plans and implements the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting with the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assesses residents on admission and on a weekly basis as well as when there is a change of condition.
• Ensures continuity of care of the residents by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNAs and supportive staff members.
• Follows proper infection control procedures and supervises staff in infection control procedures.
• Participates in resident and family teaching.
• Maintains the role of resident advocate with a focus on organization mission and values.
  
  Are You Qualified?
  
  Here's what you need:
  
  • Current license by the State of California as a licensed nurse.
  • Minimum of six months in long term care, home care or related field.
  • Demonstrated competence in technical and manual skills according to the scope of practice for RNs/LVNs.
  • Ability to interact with residents, families, coworkers, managers and other departmental personnel in a kind, knowledgeable, professional and friendly manner.
  • Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.
  • Must possess effective English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to successfully work in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.
    
    "Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status"

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