Licensed Vocational Nurse

NAVISTA•Fresno, CA

5d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health Nursing is responsible for the delivery of safe and efficient quality nursing care. Examines patients and administers prescribed medications to facilitate healing and increase comfort. Nursing requires training and or licensed to care for patients. The Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) supports the registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or physician in the provision of patient care, to include delivery of patient care, collection of ongoing patient response to care, and patient education. This position is for the Infusion Room and Port Draws.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Possess a valid LVN license required
IV/Blood Draw Certified required
Ability to work a flexible schedule as necessary.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years in an oncology setting highly preferred

Responsibilities

Record patient vital signs: pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height.
Administer medications to patients and monitor the progress throughout the treatment.
May administer injections or give treatments under direction of physician.
Schedule or perform clinical procedures as directed.
Prepare exam rooms for patient visits.
Gather patient information and keep records updated with the relevant data.
Maintain effective communication with the medical personnel, patient and patient’s family.
Treat wounds, change wound dressings.
Collecting samples from patients, which include blood and urine.
They may also assist in doing some lab work.
Regular attendance and punctuality.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
Perform any other functions as required by management.