Licensed Vocational Nurse-Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Encino Hospital Medical Center in Encino, California, seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care in the ER under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role requires EMTALA knowledge, triage skills, and compassionate patient engagement.

Qualified candidates hold an LVN license, BLS, and IV/BW certifications (BW preferred). The position is full-time with day shifts, offering a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• IV certification upon hire; Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care services within the scope of practice, meeting psychosocial, physical and general care needs; performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse; demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA regulations and ER triage processes.

Skills

LVN license

BLS certification

IV certification

BW certification preferred

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse license

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. Its multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare. For more information, visit: www.encinomed.org

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA Regulations and triage process in the ER setting.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• IV certification upon hire; Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification preferred.

Pay Transparency

Encino Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $25.18 to $43.60. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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