Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Nights

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Short/Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Pasadena is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join a multidisciplinary team caring for adults and seniors with anxiety, depression and other mental health needs. You will perform nursing duties under RN supervision, document thoroughly, and support patient-centered care.

You will contribute to establishing individualized plans, ensuring safety, accurate med administration, and effective communication with the care team in a fast-paced behavioral

Qualifications

• LVN provides nursing care under RN supervision.
• Accurately documents patient findings in medical records.
• Administers medications per physician orders and safety procedures.
• Communicates assessment findings with the health care team.
• Performs bedside nursing procedures and monitors patient comfort.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality nursing care to assigned group of patients by collecting data and identifying deviations from normal; reassessing under RN direction.
• Documents findings thoroughly in patient records and communicates outcomes to the team.
• Implements care plans and administers medications as prescribed; supports bedside care.
• Conducts bedside tasks and supports patient comfort and ADLs.
• Educates patients and families as appropriate; participates in care planning.

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

Medication administration

Communication with care team

Bedside nursing procedures

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Pasadena, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

Benefits We Offer:

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.

401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

The Licensed Vocational Nurse's primary role is to provide nursing care for patients who are experiencing common, well-defined health problems. The LVN functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, and utilizes the nursing process in implementation of patient's care. Those services are performed under the supervision of a registered nurse but utilize all nursing skills to make safe, appropriate and independent decisions within the scope of the LVN nursing practice. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Delivers quality nursing care to assigned group of patients by collecting data and identifying deviations from normal; assists with reassessing patients according to assignments, need and unit protocol and/or hospital policy under the direction of the registered nurse.
2. Accurately and thoroughly documents all findings in the patient record and identifies expected outcomes based on assessment data; effectively communicates pertinent assessment findings with other health care members.
3. Implements nursing care interventions identified in the individualized multidisciplinary treatment plan using accepted standards of practice in collaboration with other health care providers; performs nursing procedures/treatments as prescribed by physician/LIP.
4. Conducts specified bedside laboratory tests, wound care, and provides for comfort and assistance in the performance of ADLs;
5. Promotes the patient's ability to cope, adapt and/or solve situations related to illness and/or stressors.
6. Provides supportive, age appropriate communication and culturally acceptable interventions and documents special needs.
7. Provides for the safe delivery of medications in accordance with the facility policies and physician orders; administers medications utilizing established safety procedures / standards. Ensures patients are effectively assessed prior to and after medication administration. Accurately communicates/documents medication doses prescribed, and provides patient education on medication administered.
8. Follows up on patient care responsibilities; communicates incomplete assignments and patient needs with other disciplines to assure continuity of care; transcribes orders accurately and performs chart audits of transcription accurately and according to facility guidelines.
9. Utilizes nursing knowledge to successfully meet the needs of the facility, patient population and staff members. Utilizes nursing resources to enhance evidence-based practice.
10. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to new staff. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.