License Vocation Nurse (LVN), Inpatient Hospice House, Part time, 7am - 7pm

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally recognized healthcare network as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, providing essential patient care in a dynamic environment. This role involves working under the supervision of registered nurses, performing various treatments and procedures, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. The organization is committed to excellence and innovation in healthcare, making it an exciting place to grow your career. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current California LVN license and certifications required.
• Experience in acute care or formal education in Medical/Surgical.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under nurse supervision.
• Performs treatments, procedures, and clerical duties.

Skills

Written and verbal communications

Interpersonal skills

Basic organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Clinical education related to specialty

Knowledge of medical terminology

Principles of patient/family teaching

Ability to listen and follow directions

Education

Current California LVN license

Evidence of continuing education

Prior experience in an acute care facility

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Intravenous and Blood Withdrawal Certification

Job description

Provides direct patient care under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse. Provides treatments, procedures and clerical duties as defined and within the legal boundaries of the Licensed Vocational Nurse Scope of Practice and accepts responsibility for individual nursing actions, competence, decisions and behavior in the course of vocational nursing practice.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

Required Skills

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated team member abilities.
• Clinical education related to specialty.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Principles of patient/family teaching.
• Ability to listen and follow directions.

Required Experience

Required:

• Current California LVN license.
• Intravenous and Blood Withdrawal Certification.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS & PALS from the American Heart Association (ED Dept only).
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (VIP) within 3 months of employment (ED Dept Only).
• LA City Fire card within 6 months of employment (PHGSH only).
• Evidence of continuing education.
• Prior experience in an acute care facility or formal classroom education in Medical/Surgical as appropriate for clinical specialty.

Address: 12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary: 28.00-45.00

Shift: Days

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Zip Code: 90602