Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - ER
About The Position
Under the direction of the RN, the LVN gathers information for assessment and reassessment of the emergency department patients and provides nursing intervention appropriate to care. The LVN practices independently within the LVN scope of practice and utilizes critical thinking skills in daily practice. The LVN serves as a mentor for emergency department technicians and maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all times. The LVN demonstrates knowledge related to the care of the emergency department patient and monitors patients for changes in condition or status and intervenes appropriately in a timely fashion. The LVN uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and is able to maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians. Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities and monitoring as requested.
Requirements
- California Licensed Vocational Nurse
- BLS for Health Care Providers
- IV Certification
- Acute Care Hospital Experience - Emergency Department/Critical Care preferred
- Basic Computer Skills
- Annual Update
- TB Screening
- Ethics
- Current Competencies
- Skills Competencies
- LVN License
- BLS for Health Care Providers
- Basic EKG Course within 3 months of hire
- PALS within 3 months of hire
- ACLS within 3 months of hire
- AB508 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Course within 6 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Emergency Department/Critical Care experience
Responsibilities
- Gathers information for assessment and reassessment of emergency department patients.
- Provides nursing intervention appropriate to care.
- Practices independently within the LVN scope of practice.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills in daily practice.
- Serves as a mentor for emergency department technicians.
- Maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Demonstrates knowledge related to the care of the emergency department patient.
- Monitors patients for changes in condition or status and intervenes appropriately in a timely fashion.
- Uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels.
- Maintains positive working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians.
- Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities and monitoring as requested.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
