On-Call RN/LVN

San Rafael CA

09 June, 2022

2:37 PM

Description

WHO WE AREVilla Marin is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community located in San Rafael, CA. This community offers residents independent living options and daily support services as needed. Residents enjoy the pride of ownership and participate in decision-making about the community. Villa Marin historically holds a rating of Top Performers, according to U.S. News for retirement communities. If you enjoy working with people in a beautiful community like Villa Marin, and have the skills and experience to match the job description below, we may have an opportunity for you! We're always looking for people who are friendly, reliable, and ready to help make our community a great place to live. We hope to hear from you soon.JOB SUMMARYWe are currently looking for an On-Call RN/LVN who practices as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act, Title XXII and OBRA Regulations. This position will provide professional nursing care such as medication administration and therapeutic treatments to the residents and subsequent back-up documentation as required. Offer direction and assistance to unit staff as needed.SCHEDULE• Position is On-Call and does not offer a regular and customary schedule or working hours• RN/LVN will be notified of available shifts when a regular staffing vacancy arises• Shifts may also include weekends and some holidays• Rate of Pay – To be discussed during interviewWhat You’ll Do• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physicians’ order• Respond to emergency situations and expedite indicated treatment, secure follow-up assistance• Make rounds to insure that changes in treatment are addressed• Visit residents by request to evaluate medical/emotional/nursing needs, pain management• Inform Manager or Nursing/Doctor/Health Services Administrator of any events which may necessitate medical intervention• Consult family members where indicated to insure that residents' needs are met• Maintain records, charts, and files as required• Assess need for additional help or services for residents, coordinating with other departments to meet needs• Work in conjunction with interdisciplinary team on the healthcare unitKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS• Broad based knowledge of nursing practices• Skill in dealing with geriatric patients and chronic care needs• Knowledge of medical care equipment and its use and operation• Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse or LVN• Minimum of one year experience in Geriatric Nursing preferred, but new grads welcomedREQUIREMENTS• Applicants must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.• Must meet health assessment requirements as regulated by the California Department of Social Services. TB testing and fingerprint clearance required by California DSS/CCL.• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and/or possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.**You MUST be vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 in order to work at Villa Marin, as we are a senior health care facility**HOW TO APPLYReply to this ad along with your resume, or by fax with the job title "On-Call RN/LVN" in the subject line to (415) 499-1061. You may also mail your resume to us at: Human Resources Department, 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903.