About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides safe, compassionate, focused nursing care to assigned inpatients with predictable health care needs. Working under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the LVN assists with carrying out each patient’s plan of care in accordance with the state’s nurse practice act and organizational policies. The role is based at a 16-bed small-format hospital with 8 emergency room beds and 8 inpatient beds, and is scheduled for full-time day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Emerus operates small-format hospitals in partnership with health systems and focuses on providing individualized care in patients’ neighborhoods. The organization describes its workplace as team-oriented and committed to diversity, equity, and equal access to information, development, and opportunity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and graduation from an approved licensed practical nurse/vocational nurse program.
- Two years of relevant experience as an LVN or LPN in an acute care setting.
- Current LVN or LPN license in the state where the employee practices.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association.
- Complete the Pedagogy IV Certification Course within 30 days of hire.
- Fluency in English, including written and oral communication.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs, as directed by the RN and the patient’s plan of care.
- Perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and excellent customer service.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient care that reflects the plan of care.
- Complete focused patient assessments in accordance with the state’s nurse practice act and organizational policies.
- Administer medications in accordance with organizational policies.
- Report data to assist in identifying problems and formulating goals, outcomes, and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
- Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in planning, delivering, and coordinating patient-centered care.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Follow infection control and isolation procedures and use aseptic techniques in patient care.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
- Attend required staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
