Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) ED - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Variable (Norwalk)

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.; Norwalk (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A renowned community hospital in Norwalk seeks a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for full-time shifts. This critical role involves delivering quality patient care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with established health standards. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary range, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

$7,000 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program required.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse in California with active status.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and assists with patient treatments.
• Documents vital signs and patient care activities accurately.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Compassion

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Vocational Nursing

Active Licensure as a Vocational Nurse in California

Tools

Basic Life Support

IV Certification

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) ED - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Variable (Norwalk)

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Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. provided pay range

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Base pay range

$30.00/yr - $41.20/yr

Job Description

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 ADL's, taking of patients' vital signs, and recording results on patients' charts.

Responsibilities

$7,000 Sign-on Bonus

• 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)
  
  

Pay Rate: Min - $30.00 | Max - $41.20

$7,000 Sign-on Bonus

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: To be eligible for the Sign-on Bonus, you must have one or more years of experience. Some restrictions and exceptions may apply. Current Hospital employees are not eligible and former Hospital employees may not be eligible. The Sign-on Bonus Program is only available for full-time regular positions. Bonus payments are made in increments over the course of 12 months to active employees in good standing.

About Us

As an acute care, 50-bed community hospital, Norwalk Community Hospital provide quality healthcare to the Norwalk and surrounding communities. This includes our 24/7 emergency department and more than a dozen specialties, including pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiology, internal medicine, orthopedics, surgical services and more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Mental Health Care

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