Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Vocational Nurse assesses patient and family health problems and resources and assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans provided by the nursing team. The LVN provides technical nursing care and interventions to designated patient populations, including critically ill adult and geriatric patients, with an understanding of their functional and developmental ages. The employee is expected to understand and actively participate in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, demonstrate behavior consistent with its Core Values, and support the medical center’s strategic plan and Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Requirements
- Graduate of an LVN School of Nursing.
- Current California LVN license.
- Current BLS Card.
- IV Therapy Certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator experience preferred.
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, Vietnamese, or Chinese preferred.
Responsibilities
- Correctly differentiate between normal and abnormal findings and refer abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse.
- Follow appropriate Code Blue notification procedures.
- Prioritize clinical interventions and care effectively.
- Understand the actions, side effects, and contraindications of drugs.
- Follow the rights of medication administration and adhere to medication policies, practices, and standards.
- Perform peripheral venipuncture according to policy and procedure.
- Administer medications according to policy and procedure.
- Provide basic hygiene and activity measures and routine pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Perform urinary catheterization and insert nasogastric and rectal tubes.
- Administer oxygen and provide wound care.
- Use restraints and perform cardiac monitoring.
- Manage traction, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas analysis, chest tubes, tracheostomies, handheld nebulizers, inhalant therapies, and IV care and management.
- Participate in regulatory education and survey activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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