Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Make a Real Difference, Every Single Day As a nonprofit leader in aging, Eskaton helps people live well, longer - with trusted guidance at every stage. We believe aging should be a vibrant, supported, and celebrated journey, not an experience to face alone. For over 55 years, Eskaton has been a cornerstone of Northern California, growing a network of 23 communities dedicated to older adults and the people who care for them. When you join us, you're not just starting a job. You're stepping into a career where your work creates a real impact on people's daily lives and strengthening the communities we call home.

We Invest in You (Because You Invest in Others) We know that to take great care of our residents, we must take great care of you. We are genuinely committed to your health, your happiness, and your future. That's why we offer:

• Financial Security: Competitive pay and a 401K matching program to help you plan for your own future.

• Total Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits that support your physical and mental health.

• A Place Where You Belong: We celebrate diversity and equity across the entire aging spectrum, ensuring every team member feels seen and valued.

Our DNA (Core Values) We're looking for people who align with our mission and want to grow with us:

• Welcoming: You're a natural at creating warmth and a sense of belonging for everyone you meet.

• Bring (Y)our Best: You take pride in your work and strive for excellence in the "little things" and the "big things" alike.

• Empowerment: You don't wait for permission to do the right thing. You step up, take ownership, and lead with initiative.

• Growth: You're a lifelong learner who seeks consistent improvement and sustainable growth.

Position Summary:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides skilled nursing care to residents on the Village campus. This includes direct resident care, conferring with other disciplines, referring to community resources and/or utilizing resource materials as needed. This position participates in case conferences and staff meetings. Completes paperwork in a timely manner and confers and meets with physicians, discharge planners, and other community persons as needed or directed.

Position Responsibilities include:

* Demonstrates appropriate physical assessment skills for initial and follow-up appraisal of resident status. Possesses an adequate knowledge of clinical disease entities.

* Demonstrates ability to perform nursing treatments and procedures as prescribed for assigned residents. Performs those treatments in an appropriate manner.

* Demonstrates adequate knowledge of specialized diets and medications commonly prescribed to residents and dispenses them.

* Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of rehabilitative and preventative aspects of care and ensures resident safety, comfort, and protection.

* Supervises and directs care given to resident by HCA's in an appropriate manner. Ensures continuity of care by appropriately directing, coaching, and counseling the support staff.

* Assists physicians in making rounds and assessments of residents.

* Coordinates resident care between disciplines.

Starting pay ranges from $40.00 per hour as an on-call position. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.

Qualifications

Education:

Valid California Licensed Vocational Nursing certificate. CPR certification.

Training and Experience:

One year recent skilled nursing experience preferred.

Job Knowledge:

Possesses an in-depth knowledge of comprehensive nursing care which includes: clinical disease entities, the physical assessment skills required for initial and follow-up appraisal of all assigned residents, resident treatments, specialized diets, and medication regime for individuals. Must also be aware of the rehabilitative and preventative aspects concerning each resident, their safety, comfort, and protection of, the usual performances indicated for disease prevention and restorative measures, the ability to document professional nursing services provided with a realistic plan for reaching short and long term goals, and to be able to make decisions regarding safety needs of residents including adequate equipment.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.