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Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN FT Nights
ScionHealth
Paramount (CA)
On-site
USD 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
Join a leading healthcare provider as a Licensed Vocational Nurse at a site in Paramount, CA. You will deliver essential nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, directly impacting patient care and recovery. This role includes handling medications, educating patients, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams, ensuring compassionate care for diverse populations. Competitive hourly pay with a substantial sign-on bonus highlights the commitment to attracting skilled nursing professionals.
Qualifications
- Must maintain good working relationships.
- Knowledge of medications and age-specific care.
- Fluent in English.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and perform treatments under RN supervision.
- Consult with RN on patient conditions and care plans.
- Educate patients and families on pain management.
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Description
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At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
- Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.
- Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed
- Consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition with regard to assigned patients
- Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management
- Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice
- Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse
- Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
- Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs
- Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
- Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition
- Basic computer knowledge
- Able to organized tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations
- Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
- Must have good and regular attendance
- Must read, write and speak fluent English
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License
- BLS Certification required
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred
- ACLS may be required in certain care areas
- Minimum six months’ prior experience in an acute care setting preferred
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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