Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Located in the heart of sunny San Diego, The Shores Post Acute is a premier facility dedicated to providing personalized, top-tier care to our diverse community of residents. We’re proud to offer specialized programs tailored to meet the unique medical needs of each individual we serve.  At The Shores, we believe that exceptional care begins with a dedicated team. Our compassionate and highly skilled professionals bring their unique talents and unwavering commitment to deliver the best care, every single day.

Why join us?

At The Shores, we provide a supportive work environment where you can gain valuable experience caring for a diverse patient population, while collaborating with compassionate colleagues who genuinely support each other. We recognize our team’s achievements to celebrate contributions to patient care and teamwork.

Position Overview:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible to assist the RN’s in giving patient’s services, organizing, developing and doing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and facility policy and procedures and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and/or the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. 

• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of residents' health status.

• Monitors vital signs, administers medications, and observes any changes in condition.

• Notifies the RN or healthcare provider of any significant changes or concerns.

• Administers medications as prescribed by the healthcare provider.

• Ensures accurate dosage, proper route, and timely administration.

• Monitors and records residents' responses to medications.

• Provides basic wound care and other treatments as ordered by the healthcare provider.

• Monitors the healing progress of wounds and reports any complications.

• Works closely with Registered Nurses, Nurse Managers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

• Participates in care planning meetings and contributes to the development of resident care plans.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Nursing 
• Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.  
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.  
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.  
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  
• Paid orientation and training programs.