LVN

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support ambulatory programs in the Emergency Department. The LVN will assist with patient flow, intake, and clinic facility maintenance, following policies for supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

This 46-bed, high-acuity ED handles about 100,000 visits annually, serving neonates through adolescents. Schedule is three 12-hour shifts from 9am to 9pm.

Qualifications

• 1+ year pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing patient flow in ambulatory programs and ED.
• Handle patient intake and maintenance of clinic facilities.
• Follow policies for supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

Skills

Pediatric nursing experience

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse program

California LVN license

BLS certification

Job description

Purpose Statement/Position Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 12hr provides nursing assistance to the ambulatory programs of a division including management of patient flow, patient intake, and maintenance of clinic facilities. Employee will follow applicable policies and procedures in handling supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

The Emergency Department is a 46-bed tertiary care facility with an annual volume of nearly 100,000 visits, a dedicated fast track area and two trauma bays. The patient population ranges from neonates to adolescents, and a large number of these patients have high acuity and complex medical conditions.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

1+ year pediatric nursing experience, preferred. Organizational skills.

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

Completed licensed vocational nurse program. Current license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of California. Current American Heart Association BLS card. IV certificate from the California state board and Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Schedule:

3x12hr shifts, 9am-9pm