Licensed Vocational Nurse

Exer Urgent Care; Beaumont; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Beaumont seeks a License Vocational Nurse (LVN) to ensure quality patient care in their center. The LVN will be responsible for patient assessments, medication administration, and coordination with medical staff. This role demands clinical expertise, effective communication, and adherence to safety protocols to enhance patient outcomes and support a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical experience required.
• Competence with IV administration and phlebotomy.
• Availability for weekend coverage, 3-4 Saturdays or Sundays per month.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent patient care and coordinates with ED MD.
• Triages patients and administers medications.
• Responds to life-saving situations according to nursing standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Team player

Nursing autonomy

Infection control practices

Education

Current and unrestricted LVN license

IV/Phlebotomy certification

BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Job description

Job Title: License Vocational Nurse

Reports To: Center Manager

Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is clinically responsible for all patients in a department. He/she/they delegate(s) tasks to ancillary back-office staff based on scope of practice, and coordinates care with the provider(s).

Core Responsibilities:

• Has a positive work ethic and inspires others; models genuine, caring, and friendly behaviors
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and understanding of audience needs
• Through a genuinely positive style of communication, makes each patient feel informed and understood
• Is an effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback, and can be counted on to meet commitments
• Is able to keep up with the workflow of the Exer environment; faces tasks and challenges with energy and passion
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals
• Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance

Major Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes patient safety and patient satisfaction; maintains awareness of dignity, comfort, and safety needs of patient
• Provides excellent patient care; practices strong nursing autonomy in patient care while coordinating care with an ED MD
• Triages patients, obtaining vital signs, a thorough history, and a nursing assessment
• Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation and understanding, reducing apprehension
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques
• Delegates within scope-of-practice to other clinical staff; manages patient flow within the center by effective communication
• Prepares equipment and aids providers during treatment and examination
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions; notifies provider of changes, reactions, and incidents
• Responds to life-saving situations following nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols; comfortable running "codes"
• Provides direct patient care interventions per scope of practice and provider orders
• Initiates a thorough patient education plan tailored to individual needs, including family instruction
• Maintains, checks, and utilizes laboratory and testing equipment
• Follows up with patients to ensure good outcomes and assists with further treatment as needed
• Adheres to infection control practices, including proper handwashing and PPE use
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Monitors inventory and supplies, mindful of costs and resource stewardship

Requirements:

• Current and unrestricted LVN license
• At least 1 year of clinical experience
• IV/Phlebotomy certification
• Competence with IV administration, phlebotomy, lab processing, injections, ear lavage, and EKGs
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Availability for weekend coverage, 3-4 Saturdays or Sundays per month

Working Conditions:

Center-based clinical setting with moderate noise level. Potential exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods, perform manual tasks, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Exer is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and provides accommodations as required by law.