Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Transitional Care Unit, Full time, 7am-7:30pm

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare network dedicated to excellence in patient care. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you'll provide essential patient care under the guidance of a registered nurse, ensuring compliance with the legal boundaries of your practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. With a focus on quality care and innovative healthcare practices, you'll be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of patients. If you're passionate about nursing and committed to patient well-being, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current California LVN license required for practice.
• Evidence of continuing education essential for role.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Accepts responsibility for individual nursing actions and decisions.

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

Evidence of continuing education

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, visitPIHHealth.orgor follow us onFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram.

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)
• Intravenous and Blood Withdrawal Certification
• 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
12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary
28.00-45.00

Shift
Nights

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Zip Code
90602