LVN - Emergency - Per Diem - Nights

Sierra View Medical•Porterville, CA

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse delivers patient care within the LVN scope of practice under the general supervision of the Director, Clinical Manager, and RN. The role serves patients across age groups, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn patients, and requires the ability to obtain and interpret information about patient needs and understand appropriate treatment for those groups. This is a per-diem Emergency Department position with a stated shift of 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. The LVN must be able to work scheduled hours that may include holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call assignments, and participate in emergencies and community disasters as directed. The employee is expected to report perceived misconduct and work cooperatively under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience working as an LVN to qualify for the position.
Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure, maintained throughout employment.
Current BLS certification, maintained throughout employment.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification, or obtain it within one year of assignment to the department.
IV and blood withdrawal certification, or obtain it within one year of hire; additional time may be approved at the CNO's discretion if certification cannot be obtained within that period.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence when required; calculate figures related to medication administration when required; follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work scheduled hours that may include holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call assignments, and participate in emergencies and community disasters as directed.
Ability to work under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines, and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of LVN experience in subacute and acute care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of Patient Care Services and the unit.
Document patient care accurately, consistently, and in a timely manner.
Prioritize work activities to support optimal patient care and initiate nursing orders to ensure the safety of at-risk patients.
Complete incident reports and report incidents to the Director, Clinical Manager, or nurse.
Ensure supplies and equipment are available for patient needs and comply with regulatory requirements.
Provide staffing support as requested, including schedule flexibility and short-notice extra shifts, and adapt to unusual clinical situations or reassignment.
Provide clinical support to reassigned and per-diem personnel within the LVN scope of practice.
Communicate essential information to the Director, co-assigned nurse, and/or RN, including significant changes in patient status.
Perform within the scope of practice defined by the California Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians.
Assess patients, including respiratory status; administer medications safely; practice infection control; and delegate appropriate tasks to unlicensed personnel while ensuring completion.
Participate in quality assurance activities and integrate findings into practice.
Protect patient rights and confidential information, and adhere to hospital policies, procedures, attendance expectations, dress standards, and unit meeting requirements.
Serve as a resource to other caregivers, share expertise, collaborate with coworkers, and support the integration of new personnel.
Follow applicable National Patient Safety Goals, hospital documentation and testing procedures, and patient teaching practices.
Deliver compassionate, empathetic, respectful basic nursing care using the nursing process and established standards of care.
Assist in obtaining general patient information and encourage patient and family participation in identifying care and discharge needs.
Under RN supervision, identify pertinent patient needs and problems and participate in ongoing revision of individualized care plans and discharge plans.
Initiate physician-ordered services and help patients understand preparation for procedures performed by other departments.
Accurately report and record assessments, patient data, medications, treatments, and procedures, and contribute to evaluating progress and patient response to interventions.
Pursue continuing professional growth and attend unit, hospital, and other available in-service programs.
Assist during emergencies and community disasters as directed, including during unscheduled hours, as a designated disaster service worker.
Report perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or organizational standards.