LPN/LVN - FLOAT POOL

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Student Loan Assistance

Career development opportunities

Benefits website

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA is seeking a licensed vocational nurse for its float pool to provide bedside care across units, under physician and RN supervision.

The role emphasizes patient assessment, routine labs, feeding, intake/output, and potential IV therapy; CPI is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in an acute care setting as an LVN.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational and computer skills.
• Current Unrestricted CA Vocational Nursing License.
• Current CA CPT or LVN Blood Withdrawal Certification Preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification by American Heart Association.
• CPI within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside nursing care for sick, injured, or disabled patients.
• Observe patients, perform basic assessments, and report changes.
• Perform routine laboratory tests, feed patients, and record intake/output.
• May perform intravenous therapy or blood withdrawal after training.
• Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants when needed.

Skills

LVN

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

California Vocational Nursing License

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California's newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers

Position Description:

Reporting to the Float Pool Director; the Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN's) provide basic, bedside nursing care for sick, injured, convalescing, elderly, and physically or mentally disabled persons. The Float Pool LVN confirms with the staffing office each shift what department they will report to for their shift. The Float Pool LVN is an integral part of the PRMC team as they always support the needs of the organization on all units. They typically work in a health care team under the direction and supervision of a Physician and or Registered Nurse (RN) and develop their skills in Emergency, Critical Care, Medical-surgical, Maternity, and Pediatric nursing. LVNs observe patients, perform basic assessments, and report/document changes in a patient's condition. They also perform routine laboratory tests, feed patients, and record food and fluid intake and output. Some LVNs perform intravenous therapy or blood withdrawal after completion of the IV Training Course. LVNs can also supervise Certified Nursing Assistants or perform the Certified Nursing Assistants tasks if needed.

Qualifications

Job Duties/Responsibilities Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum one year experience in an acute care setting as an LVN
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational and computer skills.
• Current Unrestricted CA Vocational Nursing License
• Current CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or LVN Blood Withdrawal Certification Preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by American Heart Association
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) is required within 30 days of hire.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com

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