Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Sub-Acute - Part Time, Nights (East Los Angeles)

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join their dedicated team in East Los Angeles. This part-time night position offers the opportunity to provide compassionate care while administering medications and assisting patients with daily activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient safety and comfort, working collaboratively with a skilled healthcare team. With a focus on community health, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Active California Vocational Nurse License required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with IV Certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and performs basic IV management.
• Assists patients with daily living activities and vital signs.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

IV Management

Aseptic Techniques

Compassionate Care

Documentation

Collaboration with Healthcare Team

Education

Vocational Nursing License

Graduate of Accredited School of Vocational Nursing

AHA Basic Life Support

IV Certification

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Sub-Acute - Part Time, Nights (East Los Angeles)

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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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

About Us

Los Angeles Community Hospital has been taking care of generations of east Los Angeles families. Having a strong presence in our community has been critical to our success since our inception, along with offering quality, compassionate healthcare accessible to everybody. Most of our doctors, nurses and other employees live in the community, creating a culture of neighbors taking care of neighbors.

We have changed with our community—both in the way we deliver medical care and by reaching beyond the walls of our hospital. We work closely with community members to help meet their most important needs. Our 130-bed, acute care hospital offers a wide range of medical programs and services, including cardiology, internal medicine and surgical services.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2767
• Job Category Allied Clinical Support
• Posting Date 06/12/2024, 04:54 PM
• Degree Level Trade School
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 4081 East Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90023, US