LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse Full Time Days

ScionHealth; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

ScionHealth's Kindred Hospital Brea seeks an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes medications, treatments, and adherence to hospital policies to support patient recovery.

Required include LVN/LPN credential and BLS; six months of acute care experience is preferred. The position offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LVN/LPN program
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License
• BLS Certification required
• Experience in acute care preferred (min 6 months)

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, administers medications and performs treatments
• Communicates patient status to RN and care team
• Provides pain management education to patient and family
• Assists with rehabilitation and plan of care updates under supervision
• Supports physicians with exams and procedures as directed
• Ensures patient safety and attends to psychosocial needs of patients and families

Skills

Medication knowledge

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

LVN/LPN education

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Brea helps patients return to the lives they love.

At our 48-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms to accommodate particularly serious conditions.

We are located less than a mile north of Brea Junior High School and conveniently surrounded by restaurants and shops.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
• Consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient's condition with regard to assigned patients.
• Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
• Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.
• Interprets data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organized tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

$8K Sign on Bonus-Pay Range: $28.00-$36.58/hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.
• BLS Certification required.
• Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred.
• ACLS may be required in certain care areas

Experience

• Minimum six months' prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.