LPN/LVN - WOUND CARE

Palmdale Regional Medical Center; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k plan with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA.

The LVN will deliver direct nursing care under the supervision of the Department Manager, RN, or Charge Nurse and apply the nursing process for acutely ill patients. Role emphasizes adherence to hospital policies and the California Vocational Nurse Practice Act, with growth opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries and a competitive benefits package including medical,

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, journals, procedures or regulations.
• Ability to present information to patients, families, and the public in a positive manner.
• 1 year of acute care hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients guided by Nursing department policies and hospital procedures.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct and indirect care for acutely ill patients.
• Follow the California Vocational Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

BLS Certification

Acute care experience

Patient assessment

Nurse communication

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of Vocational Nursing Program

CA Vocational Nurse Licensure

Job description

Responsibilities

Palmdale Regional Medical Center serves the region by providing high quality medical services to residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities. Palmdale Regional Medical Center’s new Labor andDelivery unit – The Birth Place – is now open! The 33,000-square-foot unit features 25 private patient rooms, six labor/delivery/recovery suites and two surgical suites. Rehabilitation Institute, the hospital features 184 licensed acute care beds as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, cardiac services featuring a STEMI Receiving Center (heart attack) and a 35-bed 24-hour emergency department. Palmdale Regional Medical Center believes in 'Community Service Excellence' and supports nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club and performing arts organizations. Building a Healthier Community...Big Changes are already here!

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Essential Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Department Manager, Registered Nurse, and / or Charge Nurse, the Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care for patients and is guided by the policies and procedures of Nursing department and the hospital. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct and indirect nursing care of the critically ill patient. Follows the California Vocational Nurse Practice Act

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must possess ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental egulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients, families and the general public in a positive manner. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and report to the RN effectively. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical/clinical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Follows the nursing plan of care and initiate changes, needs critical thinking skills in concert with the RN.
• 1 year previous experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Graduate of and approved/accredited Vocational School of Nursing.
• Current Vocational Nurse licensure in the State of California. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) training for health care providers.
• CPI is required within 30 days of hire.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.