Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Emergency, Part time, 7am-7pm

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

Job summary

An established healthcare network is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct patient care under the guidance of registered nurses. This role involves performing treatments and clerical tasks while adhering to the legal scope of practice for vocational nursing. The organization is recognized for its commitment to excellence in patient care and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are dedicated to delivering high-quality care and are eager to contribute to a team-oriented setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current California LVN license and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Experience in an acute care facility is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Handles treatments, procedures, and clerical duties within legal boundaries.

Skills

Written and verbal communications

Interpersonal skills

Basic organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Demonstrated team member abilities

Knowledge of medical terminology

Principles of patient/family teaching

Ability to listen and follow directions

Education

Current California LVN license

Intravenous and Blood Withdrawal Certification

BLS from the American Heart Association

ACLS & PALS from the American Heart Association

Evidence of continuing education

Prior experience in an acute care facility

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. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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:
11500 Brookshire Ave.
Salary:
28.00-45.00
Shift:
Days
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Zip Code:
90241