OB/GYN LVN: Compassionate Patient-Centered Care

Dignity Health

Glendale (CA)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 63,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care as part of our compassionate healthcare team. You will assess patient conditions, administer medications, perform prescribed treatments, document care, and collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans in the Women's Center.

A CA LVN license and Basic Life Support are required; bilingual English/Spanish and outpatient OB/GYN

Qualifications

Vocational School Grad Education required to obtain LVN license.
Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA.
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.

Responsibilities

Implements and documents interventions based on nursing and medical plan of care. Acts as a patient advocate. Provides guidance to team members as needed for assigned patient care interventions. Functions as a highly valued member of the Women's Center Team.
Appropriately utilizes equipment and supplies (including following established policies, procedures, and protocols) in the care of the patient. Supervise routine QC activities log- per hospital laboratory policy.
PATIENT SAFETY: Provides for patient safety according to JCAHO standards. Restricts use of unapproved abbreviations. Writes legibly.
MEDICATION SAFETY: Administer medications within LVN scopes and adheres to medication safety standards per hospital policy. Double checks medications as required and documents in medical record. Identifies lactation status, allergies, height and weight on all patients.
PATIENT SATISFACTION: Demonstrates AIDET Principles. Assesses patient/family personal needs and provides Individualized Care.
WORK HABITS: Attends at least 50% of staff meetings each year and reviews 100% of staff meeting. Observes hospital policy regarding smoking, telephone usage, and other rules governing conduct while at work. Maintain confidentiality of patient information. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate. Identifies and communicates risk management issues appropriately.