LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Full Time Days TCU
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides clinical functions on the assigned unit, incorporating the nursing process into patient care in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act. The LVN helps ensure the unit operates smoothly, efficiently, and in an organized manner under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Care includes direct patient care, as well as delegation and supervision of nursing care. The role involves demonstrating clinical competence, managing patient care, improving quality of care, establishing professional relationships, using professional skills, fulfilling hospital role responsibilities, and developing clinical expertise in the assigned specialty. The position is with Vibra Hospital of Northern California in Redding, California, a 50-bed critical care hospital and 32-bed skilled nursing facility providing long-term acute care to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. The hospital cares for patients with medically complex conditions, including trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing needs, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation, and ventilator-weaning needs. This is a full-time day-shift position.
Requirements
- Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the state of employment.
- Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor.
- IV certification.
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
- Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical experience in a health care setting preferred.
- Three years of medical/surgical experience preferred.
- One year of area-specific experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical functions on the assigned unit and incorporate the nursing process into patient care in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act.
- Help ensure the assigned unit functions smoothly, efficiently, and in an organized manner as directed by a Registered Nurse.
- Provide direct patient care and delegate and supervise nursing care.
- Demonstrate clinical competence and manage patient care.
- Contribute to improving the quality of care.
- Establish professional relationships and utilize professional skills.
- Fulfill responsibilities associated with the hospital role.
- Develop clinical expertise in the assigned specialty.
Benefits
- Medical PPO plans with high- and low-deductible options, HSA options, and HMO options in some markets
- Free prescription plans
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending plans
- 401(k) matching
- Additional critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
- Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, clothing, and other items
- Pet insurance
- Group legal assistance for personal legal matters
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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