Agency is looking for a RN / LVN /caregiver/personal assistance who has CNA certification and some home care experience and would like to do home visits.

LVN/ LPN Pay rate is per visit starting at ($28.00-30.00) Tynet Online Software experience a plus

RN / BSN Pay rate is per visit starting at ($31.00-35.00) Tynet Online Software experience a plus

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From depends on licensing

COVID-19 considerations:
All SN/ LVN are required to protect with PPE

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SUMMARY OF THE JOB:

Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Under the general supervision of the QIDP/Administrator, the Registered Nurse (RN)has the authority, responsibility and accountability to carry out or to delegate nursing services through training of staff for the clients they serve. The RN has authority to make nursing judgement within the scope of the nurse practice act. The RN visits the facilities to provide health assessments of one hour per client per week, or more as needed. The RN is responsible to provide care, treatment, supervision, and carry out physician orders for the safety and protection of each client. Furthmore, the RN ensures the implementation of infection control protocol at the facility. Ensures each individual nursing needs do not exceed the care outlined in the license of the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must maintain and provide copy of current RN License as outlined by the Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Registered Nursing.
• Preferred one year working with patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Upon hire, pursue certification program with Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA) to obtain Certified Developmental Disabilities Nurse (RN CDDN). Certification will increase the effectiveness of nursing services rendered to individuals with intellectual/developmental disability (IDD).
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and driving record that meets the standards outlined in The Ridge Personnel Policy and Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to work with people with developmentally disabilities and must be willing to complete and pass a health screening physical examination that includes a drug and alcohol screening, TB screening, 50 lb. lift test and lumbar x-ray. Client care requires lifting, pulling, tugging, twisting and bending at the knees.
• Must be capable of taking and obtaining Sexual Harassment class, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention (CPI) class.
• Must possess sufficient knowledge of the English language, written, verbal and computer operation to complete duties as required.
• Must be willing to complete and pass a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California and must meet California Department of Health standards for employment.
• Must be willing to work with a culturally integrated workplace and be willing to respect human differences based upon race, age, handicap, religion, sexual orientation, political persuasion, place of origin, color, or any other condition that distinguishes people from one another.
• Requires the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances.
• Requires on-going monitoring and intervention to ensure the continued physical well-being of all client under their care.

RN responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• RN will teach medication administration course and certify and document staff proficiency in writing initially and annually.
• Will ensure that the facility RN monitor and observe staff do clinical and certify the staff as approved med passer.
• Will teach med review classes and ensure that the staff complete the requirement.
• RN will teach DD-N classes of both ICF/DD-N facilities and certify them as completed, when the training is

1. Ensures consistent quality resident care and service delivery throughout all shifts; this may require assuming the responsibilities of a Resident Care Associate in order to meet the residents’ needs and staffing requirements

2. Provides training and education to Resident Care Associates on an ongoing basis to include classroom in-services and situation-specific training; promotes the company’s commitment to compassionate care aligned with our positive approach to care training

3. Assists in the maintenance of resident charts and review of documentation performed by care giving staff

4. As allowed by the Nurse Practice Act, assists in assessing the health, functional, and psycho social status of residents

5. Evaluates the effectiveness and maximizes the resident's opportunity to remain in their environment

6. Ensures and conducts Personal Service Plan reviews and updates, according to Validus Senior Living and state requirements, to ensure residents’ service needs are met

7. Assists in the achievement of occupancy goals by monitoring the health, safety and wellbeing of residents, proactively identifying those at risk for move out

8. Implements timely problem solving

9. Oversees and manages the continuity and consistency of medication training, pharmacy management and medication supervision and/or administration in the Community

10. Conducts periodic Care Associate medication skills inventory checks, and periodic medication audits per Validus Senior Living Guidelines

11. Implements and maintains Validus Senior Living operating standards, systems and processes. Monitors and participates in Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs at Safety Committee Meetings, Collaborative Care Meetings and Family Care Conferences

12. Assists in the scheduling and follow through of physician visits including, but not limited to, dental appointments, eye appointments, therapy, and hospice both in house and scheduled visits out of the Community. Ensures communication, as appropriate, on the results of these visits

13. Assists in keeping the environment safe for Associates to reduce the occurrence of Workers’ Compensation claims

14. Participates in Community events, including family and social functions

15. Shares on-call responsibilities/shifts as required

16. Other duties as assigned by management

Summary/Objective

Med Techs provide routine care in a manner conducive to the comfort and safety of residents in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and within the established policies and procedures of the Community. S(he) is delegated the responsibility in carrying out the assigned duties by the Health & Wellness Director, Executive Director, Charge Nurse or other assigned supervisory personnel to assure that the highest degree of quality compassionate resident care is maintained at all times.

Essential Functions

1. Help create an atmosphere of compassion, optimism, warmth, resident interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the Community

2. Supervise self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider; observes resident’s response to existing treatment plan, is aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects, and observes residents for the occurrence of such and notifies supervisor; may communicate with pharmacies and or health care providers as necessary to ensure that residents in the Community have medications as ordered

3. Document an accurate accounting of all medications, leisure activities, incidents and observations, and any changes in physical or emotional condition of each resident

4. Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident care, procedures and documentation, and communicate with the resident on an adult and mature basis with dignity and respect for the resident’s rights and wishes

5. Report any resident abuse, accidents or incidents immediately to supervisor

6. Report changes in the resident’s condition to the charge/staff nurse as soon as possible

7. Assist with completion of medication cart audits per policy and direction of supervisor

8. Report all complaints and grievances made by residents, families, visiting individuals, agencies, etc. as well as unauthorized trips the resident makes outside the Community to a supervisor

9. Assure that call system is within easy reach at all times and answered promptly

10. Assist with caring for residents’ eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses, etc.; Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive to providing the best interest and welfare of the resident

11. Bathe, toilet and dress residents; Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

12. Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report unsafe conditions in the Community. I.e. checking and reporting lightbulbs when they need to be replaced, changes in room temperature, etc.

13. Review Resident Assessment and Plans of Care to residents’ conditions, etc. and explain each procedure to the resident as care is given

14. Follow established universal precautions and isolation procedures and report any communicable or infectious diseases that you may contract

15. Keep resident’s personal articles off of the floor, properly stored, as well as keeping an inventory and assisting to identify resident’s personal possessions on an on-going basis

16. Keep supply room, work areas, and equipment clean

17. Assist residents in preparing for and/or engaging in meals, activities, and social programs

18. Other duties as assigned by management

Summary/Objective

The duties and responsibilities of the LPN include managing the day to day healthcare operations of the Community to ensure residents’ healthcare needs are met. The LPN will ensure all residents are treated with respect and dignity as well as managing the quality of their care as their healthcare needs change.

Essential Functions

1. Ensures consistent quality resident care and service delivery throughout all shifts; this may require assuming the responsibilities of a Resident Care Associate in order to meet the residents’ needs and staffing requirements

2. Provides training and education to Resident Care Associates on an ongoing basis to include classroom in-services and situation-specific training; promotes the company’s commitment to compassionate care aligned with our positive approach to care training

3. Assists in the maintenance of resident charts and review of documentation performed by care giving staff

4. As allowed by the Nurse Practice Act, assists in assessing the health, functional, and psycho social status of residents

5. Evaluates the effectiveness and maximizes the resident's opportunity to remain in their environment

6. Ensures and conducts Personal Service Plan reviews and updates, according to Validus Senior Living and state requirements, to ensure residents’ service needs are met

7. Assists in the achievement of occupancy goals by monitoring the health, safety and wellbeing of residents, proactively identifying those at risk for move out

8. Implements timely problem solving

9. Oversees and manages the continuity and consistency of medication training, pharmacy management and medication supervision and/or administration in the Community

10. Conducts periodic Care Associate medication skills inventory checks, and periodic medication audits per Validus Senior Living Guidelines

11. Implements and maintains Validus Senior Living operating standards, systems and processes. Monitors and participates in Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs at Safety Committee Meetings, Collaborative Care Meetings and Family Care Conferences

12. Assists in the scheduling and follow through of physician visits including, but not limited to, dental appointments, eye appointments, therapy, and hospice both in house and scheduled visits out of the Community. Ensures communication, as appropriate, on the results of these visits

13. Assists in keeping the environment safe for Associates to reduce the occurrence of Workers’ Compensation claims

14. Participates in Community events, including family and social functions

15. Shares on-call responsibilities/shifts as required

16. Other duties as assigned by management

Supervisory Skills

The LPN may supervise CNAs, medication technicians and resident care Associates with a focus on compassionate care, resident satisfaction, Associate satisfaction and operational excellence.