LVN - PT Nights

Kindred Hospital Westminster; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 34,398 - 44,937; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Westminster is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Work includes medication administration, patient monitoring, and participating in the care plan to support recovery.

Responsibilities include assessing patient status, communicating changes to the RN, assisting with rehabilitation, and ensuring safety and comfort for diverse patients in a long-term acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and condition.
• Ability to organize tasks, set priorities and work under pressure.
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking English.
• Regular attendance and reliability.
• Interacts professionally with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and performs treatments under RN supervision.
• Keeps RN informed of patient status, symptoms and changes.
• Provides pain management education to patient and family.
• Follows five rights of medication administration.
• Assists with rehabilitation and treatment per the care plan under RN supervision.
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures as directed by RN.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Addresses psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner about post-discharge needs.
• Interprets patient data to address age-specific needs and ensures patient safety.

Skills

Medication administration

Basic computer skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attendance

English fluency

Education

LVN/LPN nursing education

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Kindred Hospital Westminster is a 109-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 16-bed ICU and four negative pressure rooms. Located just outside of downtown Westminster, we are surrounded by restaurants and shops within a short drive.

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

Pay Range: $24.97 - $32.62/Hour

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.