About this opportunity
Meds Talent LLC lists this Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – SNF opportunity in alturas, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Skilled Nursing Facility
Job Type: Travel Contract
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: November 11, 2026
Open Positions: 1
Shift: 3x12 D/N rotations
Compensation
Weekly Stipend: $ 1428
Weekly Taxable: $ 775.2
Hourly Taxable: $ 21.53
Candidate Weekly Gross Pay: $ 2203.2
OT Rate: $61.20/hour
Callback Rate: $61.20/hour
Callback Minimum: 2 Hours
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Nursing (DON), the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and other facility departments to provide individualized nursing care to residents in the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
The LVN assesses residents, administers medications, performs physician-ordered treatments, documents patient care, responds to emergencies, and maintains safety and infection control standards in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct individualized patient assessments and prioritize care according to residents' immediate conditions and needs.
Notify the Charge Nurse and physician of abnormal findings.
Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Perform physician-ordered treatments accurately and promptly.
Perform assigned clinical procedures, including EKGs, blood draws, and IV starts, as applicable to facility policy and scope of practice.
Maintain clean and organized patient rooms and work areas. Provide fresh drinking water every four hours or more frequently as needed.
Restock storage areas, the IV room, and wound care carts as required.
Administer medications according to facility procedures, verify medication accuracy and expiration dates, and maintain appropriate supplies.
Document patient assessments, responses to interventions, progress toward care goals, medications, and nursing care.
Respond promptly to emergencies, initiate resuscitation measures according to established protocols, notify appropriate personnel, and document follow-up care.
Maintain confidentiality and provide respectful, non-discriminatory care that preserves residents' dignity, autonomy, and rights.
Report patient conditions and significant changes to appropriate personnel during each shift.
Follow safety and infection control procedures.
Coordinate patient transfers, diagnostic procedures, blood draws, and specimen collection as ordered.
Assist with staff orientation and education as needed.
Work under the direction of the Charge RN to provide nursing care to acute patients.
Participate in end-of-shift walking rounds at 6:30 AM and 6:30 PM.
Complete observation, acute-care, and swing-bed documentation as required.
Assist with direct patient care, respond to call lights, and ensure assigned CNA duties are completed and documented.
Maintain current CPR certification and attend required training, annual education sessions, and monthly staff meetings.
Assist other departments when qualified and perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Good physical and mental health to perform essential nursing duties.
Ability to walk, bend, lift, and perform required patient-care tasks.
Strong clinical assessment and emergency response skills.
Effective English communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Dependability, reliability, and good attendance.
Ability to work collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, follow directions, and demonstrate professional conduct.
Professional Requirements
Maintain a neat, professional appearance and comply with the facility dress code.
Wear identification while on duty.
Complete required annual education and maintain regulatory compliance.
Attend performance evaluations, meetings, and training sessions.
Report to work on time and complete assigned duties within designated time frames.
Demonstrate the mission, ethics, and goals of Modoc Medical Center.
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Who can apply
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