Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN) - Per Diem

Shriners Children's • Sacramento, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The LVN is accountable for providing care for pediatric patient's ages infant to 21 years. Works as an advocate for patient and families in a collaborative effort with the multidisciplinary team. Works to achieve quality outcomes using a family centered care philosophy. Performs professional nursing service for patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the scope, ethics, and standards of practice. This position is per diem, day shift, non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $35.30 - $49.83/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and department equity.

Requirements

• LVN License in CA
• BLS/CPR

Nice To Haves

• PALS
• 1+ years of pediatric ortho, burn or rehab experience

Responsibilities

• Supports the plan of care to provide continuity of care.
• Performs routine and clinical tasks, obtains patient information, removal of casts and assists with other minor outpatient procedures.
• Takes measurements and vital sign of patients and documents in the computer.
• Performs clerical tasks including correspondence, appointment notices, coping, filing and other duties as assigned.
• Performs nursing interventions in accordance with the outpatient clinic standards of care and LPN practice guidelines.
• Assists physicians, nursing and other health care professional with procedures, the intake and depart processes.
• Accurately documents findings during the intake process in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Demonstrates open, accurate and timely communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective therapeutic interventions, integration of services and continuity of patient care.
• Initiates and participates in consultative and collaborative relationships to enhance patient care.
• Listens to the ideas and opinions of others, demonstrates sensitivity, respect, tact, and diplomacy in all interactions.
• Demonstrates effective verbal communication by presenting a positive and polite demeanor at all times, apply excellent telephone communication skills to foster quality care.
• Expresses and receives constructive feedback with focus on positive outcomes.
• Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy of each patient/family.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the various ethnic and cultural differences.
• Maintains confidentiality concerning patient/hospital/employee information.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• medical coverage on their first day
• 403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service
• paid time off
• life insurance
• short term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected
• tuition reimbursement
• home & auto
• hospitalization
• critical illness
• pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed