LVN, Long Term Care (Full-Time, Weekend Shift)

Adventist Health • Delano, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community.

Requirements

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Nice To Haves

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Arrhythmia certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures which require specialized training for general nursing care and related services for assigned patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), in accordance with established policy.
• Participates in the planning for and provision of patient care.
• Uses knowledge of asepsis in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressings, irritations and cauterizations.
• Provides functional direction to ancillary personnel.
• Provides care for assigned patients, under the supervision of an Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standard and nursing process.
• Performs admission assessments, and ongoing re-assessments based on departmental specific policy and procedures.
• Assists in the development of a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care on each patient.
• Implements and coordinates plan of care utilizing appropriate organizational skills and reporting mechanisms.
• Implements individual teaching plans, including Patient Teaching Protocols and discharge Plans, based on mutual goal setting and with emphasis on patient decision making.
• Performs assigned clinical procedures (i.e. phlebotomy, injections, drug screens, etc.)
• Administers medications.
• Orders/restocks supplies as assigned, according to established par levels.
• Maintains neatness/cleanliness in assigned areas, i.e., Pre-op, PACU, soiled corridor, utility rooms, lounges, locker rooms and restrooms.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning throughout department, according to established schedule and assigned area.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED