Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Sub-Acute Pediatric (Nights)

Tustin, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 38

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs a wide variety of patient care activities under the direction of registered nursing personnel. Nursing duties include participating in the planning of patient care assisting with examinations procedures and treatments administering medications within scope of practice and following medication management per policy. Duties also include assisting with ADLs taking of patients vital signs and recording results on patients charts.

Our Values:

Patients First
Empowering the Independent Provider
Be Innovative
Operate with Integrity & Deliver Excellence
Team of One

What Youll Do

CLINICAL PATIENT CARE: Administers patient medications including basic IV management within scope of practice and participates in treatments and procedures in a safe effective and age appropriate manner. Recognizes changes in patient conditions taking appropriate action and documenting intervention. Uses knowledge of aseptic techniques in performance of treatments such as sterile dressing irrigation and cauterizations. Effectively collaborates with the health care team to intervene and advocate for the safety of the patient as necessary.
PATIENT COMFORT AND PRIVACY: Assists patient with hygiene elimination routine skin care comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in consideration of patient age gender culture and stated preferences maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times. Maintains a clean & safe environment. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
DOCUMENTATION OF CARE: Performs assigned nursing duties for the safety comfort and well-being of patients. Accurately measures and records vital signs. Assists with patient care activities including specimen collection turning and positioning and patient transportation. Documents all activities as required.
COMMUNICATION: Empathizes with patient expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age and cultural religious or ethnic background. Actively engages in caring behaviors taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out relationships with the patient patients support system and healthcare team. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.
COLLABORATION FOR PATIENT CARE: Participates in planning implementing and evaluating patient care under the direct supervision of an RN/Physician. Participates in the development of long and short term goals consistent with treatment plans standards of practice and the plan of care. Consistently ensures nursing practice is within scope of licensure and compliant with hospital wide standards of nursing care.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Active current and unencumbered Licensure as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California
Graduate of an Accredited School of Vocational Nursing or its equivalent
AHA Basic Life Support
IV Certification
Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings nights weekends and holidays
Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
One year of previous experience in a related setting
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Foothill Only)

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

This is an on-site role @ Foothill Regional Medical Center in Tustin CA
The hourly rate is: $25-38/hour.

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Required Experience:

Patients First
Empowering the Independent Provider
Be Innovative
Operate with Integrity & Deliver Excellence
Team of One

What Youll Do

CLINICAL PATIENT CARE: Administers patient medications including basic IV management within scope of practice and participates in treatments and procedures in a safe effective and age appropriate manner. Recognizes changes in patient conditions taking appropriate action and documenting intervention. Uses knowledge of aseptic techniques in performance of treatments such as sterile dressing irrigation and cauterizations. Effectively collaborates with the health care team to intervene and advocate for the safety of the patient as necessary.
PATIENT COMFORT AND PRIVACY: Assists patient with hygiene elimination routine skin care comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in consideration of patient age gender culture and stated preferences maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times. Maintains a clean & safe environment. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
DOCUMENTATION OF CARE: Performs assigned nursing duties for the safety comfort and well-being of patients. Accurately measures and records vital signs. Assists with patient care activities including specimen collection turning and positioning and patient transportation. Documents all activities as required.
COMMUNICATION: Empathizes with patient expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age and cultural religious or ethnic background. Actively engages in caring behaviors taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out relationships with the patient patients support system and healthcare team. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.
COLLABORATION FOR PATIENT CARE: Participates in planning implementing and evaluating patient care under the direct supervision of an RN/Physician. Participates in the development of long and short term goals consistent with treatment plans standards of practice and the plan of care. Consistently ensures nursing practice is within scope of licensure and compliant with hospital wide standards of nursing care.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Active current and unencumbered Licensure as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California
Graduate of an Accredited School of Vocational Nursing or its equivalent
AHA Basic Life Support
IV Certification
Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings nights weekends and holidays
Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications: