Redwood Coast PACE a program of allinclusive care for the elderly is seeking a fulltime LVN to join their program in Eureka California. The LVN performs duties that fall into the five general categories: 1 Participant Care 2 Documentation 3 Coordination 4 Team Support as well as 5 Advocacy and Education. Also performs other duties as assigned. The schedule for this position is Mondays through Fridays.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs duties that fall into the five general categories: Participant Care Documentation Coordination Team Support as well as Advocacy and Education. Also performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participant Care

1. Monitors general health status of participants on a daily basis.
2. Monitors participant nutritional status and refers to Registered Dietitian when appropriate.
3. Administers treatments in accordance with physician orders.
4. Monitors administers and records prescribed medications per Title XXII Regulation 54323 and 78317.
5. Assists with personal care needs of participants meals and other general care duties.
6. Responsible for managing medical emergencies.
7. Provides other nursing services as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.
8. Assists with collecting data on participant assessments so that they are completed and documented in a timely manner.
9. Conducts ongoing wound care to participants.
10. Administers COVID19 tests to participants and employees as needed.
11. Administers vaccines to participants as requested by Primary Care Providers. May also administer vaccines to employees.

Documentation

1. Maintains individual participant attendance skilled nursing care records medication administration records and other medical data as necessary to document medical nursing care.
2. Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services files written and verbal Incident Reports with the CA Department of Aging the Department of Health Care Services and Redwood Coast Regional Center upon incident; notifies families or caregivers of incidents.

Coordination

1. Assists the Director of Clinical Services in updating policies and procedures as needed.
2. Coordinates follow up with participants after pharmacy review and reports back to Primary Care Provider coordinating medication changes as needed.
3. Provides regular contact with pharmacists and facilitates review of medication delivery system when requested by the Director of Clinical Services.
4. In coordination with Home Care Manager provides training and evaluation of competencies for the CarePartners who are part of the home care team.

Team Support

1. Monitors safety of the work environment and staff safety practices.
2. Mentors nursing program aides nursing student interns and Kitchen Aides.
3. Assists the Director of Redwood Coast PACE and Director of Clinical Services in facilitating department communication regarding participant caregiver employee and program issues.
4. Attends weekly staff meetings participant conference meetings and inservice trainings.
5. Participates in the process of teaching training and mentoring student interns and volunteers working within the program area.
6. Acts in a manner consistent with agency values.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Advocacy and Education

1. Attends meetings with outside agencies caregivers and families. Networks with other agencies on behalf of program and participants.
2. Reinforces education to participants and families regarding medications medical conditions safety etc. and assists Registered Nurses with providing general health education to community as requested by the Director of Clinical Services.
3. Communicates with participants physicians/caregivers regarding participant health concerns and makes recommendations.
4. Assists participants in obtaining medical services from other health service providers; schedules transportation as needed.

EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Must have a high school diploma or GED Equivalent and successful completion of a Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification program.
2. Must have at least one 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

1. Must be a current Licensed Vocational Nurse by the California Board of Vocational Nursing.
2. Current CPR and First Aid certification within six 6 months of hire.
3. Valid California Drivers License and personal auto liability insurance required. Must have a personal vehicle in good driving/operating condition insured for State minimum liability requirements and that can be used for the applicable job functions noted above.

PRESCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Requires clearance of a DOJ and FBI criminal history background check
2. Preemployment physical and PPD skin test.
3. Requires Motor Vehicle Report verification.
4. COVID19 and Influenza (flu) vaccines preferred.

JOB SKILLS:

1. Knowledgeable of physical social and mental health programs operating within a licensed health care facility or clinic.
2. Demonstrates the ability to work in a team setting.
3. Demonstrates the ability to comply with required government regulations.
4. Demonstrates administrative and organizational skills; has ability to train and delegate responsibility among staff.
5. Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly written and orally including ability to speak to community groups and organizations.
6. Demonstrates the ability to be selfdirected and to problemsolve.
7. Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team remaining flexible to changes in job tasks.
8. Demonstrates an interest in working with elderly and disabled adults to enhance and encourage their independence.
9. Basic computer skills and ability to navigate use and maintain database software programs. Basic knowledge of webbased applications such as timekeeping training and email programs.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. This position has no supervisory requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to sit at a desk and interact with a computer screen for extended periods of time.
2. Hand and arm strength sufficient to operate a keyboard for several hours each day.
3. Physical abilities sufficient to move between different staff work areas communicate with staff and the public operate a computer produce reports talk on the telephone and travel to other alternative worksites.
4. Working with elderly and disabled in a variety of Day Center activities.
5. Assisting participants with transfers ambulation and group exercises pushing occupied wheelchairs up and down ramps.
6. Assisting participants to and from sitting positions and on and off of large transportation van.

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Key (Based on typical week): NNever; RRarely (Less than 1 hour per week); OOccasional 133 of time); FFrequent 3466 of time); CConstant (over 66 of time)

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

N

R

O

F

C

N

R

O

F

C

Lifting/Carrying

Twisting/Turning

Under 10 lbs.

X

Reach over shoulder

X

1120 lbs.

X

Reach over head

X

2150 lbs.

X

Reach outward

X

51100 lbs.

X

Climb

X

Over 100 lbs.

X

Crawl

X

Kneel

X

Pushing/Pulling

Squat

X

Under 10 lbs.

X

Sit

X

1120 lbs.

X

WalkNormal Surfaces

X

2150 lbs.

X

WalkUneven Surfaces

X

51100 lbs.

X

WalkSlippery Surfaces

X

Over 100 lbs.

X

Stand

X

Other

Driving

X

Keyboard/Ten Key

X

Fingering (Fine dexterity)

X

Handling (grasping holding)

X

Repetitive MotionHands

X

Repetitive MotionFeet

X

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not considered as an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. The agency reserves the right to change job descriptions work hours or work sites as required by the program.

The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is a private nonprofit multipurpose senior center providing a continuum of social and health related services. The agency currently holds contracts with the California Department of Aging and Area 1 Agency on Aging.

The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer. We will not unlawfully discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms or conditions of employment based on race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation age religion physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy breastfeeding gender identity marital status citizenship status military or veteran status genetic information or other basis protected by applicable federal or state law.