Licensed Vocational Nurse - SubAcute

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse to join their patient care team. The role involves administering medications, implementing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a valid CA Vocational Nurse License and strong communication skills. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• One year clinical experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse preferred.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments.
• Implement and document timely interventions.
• Communicate resident status to the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Organization

Education

Valid CA Vocational Nurse License (LVN)

BLS Certification

Tools

Empower (EHR)

Point Click Care (PCC)

Job description

The LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE is a member of the patient care team responsible for providing direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE is responsible for following the resident's Plan of Care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with team members to meet patient needs and ensure positive outcomes.

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Administering medications and treatments
2. Implementing and documenting timely interventions appropriate to resident needs while functioning within the California Licensed Vocational Nurse Scope of Practice
3. Obtaining and recording accurate physical assessment data based on diagnosis and care plan
4. Communicating resident status to the Registered Nurse
5. Responding to resident requests and/or call lights with appropriate action
6. Delivering consistent quality patient care, evidenced by assigned residents being clean and comfortable

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Valid CA Vocational Nurse License (LVN)
• One (1) year clinical experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in an acute and/or subacute hospital environment PREFERRED - New graduates encouraged to apply
• BLS required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required
• Basic computer skills – Empower (EHR) and Point Click Care (PCC) experience preferred