Licensed Vocational Nurse
Exer Medical Corporation•Long Beach, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is clinically responsible for all patients in a department. He/she/they delegate(s) tasks to ancillary back-office staff based on scope of practice, and coordinates care with the provider(s).
Requirements
- Must have a current and unrestricted License Vocational Nurse Diploma
- Must have at least 1 year of prior clinical experience
- Must be IV/Phlebotomy certified
- Must be comfortable with IV administration, phlebotomy, processing labs (blood and urine), injections, ear lavage, and performing EKGs
- Must be BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified
- Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills
- Must provide weekend coverage; 3-4 Saturdays or Sundays per month
Responsibilities
- Has a positive work ethic and inspires others; models genuine, caring, and friendly behaviors
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and understanding of audience needs
- Through a genuinely positive style of communication, makes each patient feel informed and understood
- Is an effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback, and can be counted on to meet commitments
- Is able to keep up with the workflow of the Exer environment; faces tasks and challenges with energy and passion
- Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals
- Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance
- Prioritizes patient safety and patient satisfaction; maintains awareness of dignity, comfort, and safety needs of patient
- Always provides excellent patient care; practices strong nursing autonomy in patient care while coordinating care with an ED MD
- Triages patients while obtaining vital signs, a thorough history, and a nursing assessment
- Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation and understanding, and reduce apprehension
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
- Delegates within scope-of-practice to other clinical staff; manages patient flow within the center by effectively communicating with all disciplines
- Prepares equipment and aids provider during treatment and examination of patient
- Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions; notifies provider of patient condition as well as any changes to it, reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
- Responds to life saving situations according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols; must be comfortable running “codes”
- Provides direct patient care interventions according to scope of practice, and as ordered by the provider
- Initiates a thorough patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the provider and/or policy, including patient and family instruction
- Maintains, checks, and utilizes a variety of laboratory and testing equipment
- Follows up with all patients to ensure good outcomes; assists with the implementation of further treatment, as necessary
- Adheres to standard and disease-specific precautions, practices proper handwashing and utilization of personal protective equipment
- Maintains a clean and orderly environment
- Participates in quality improvement activities
- Participates in the monitoring of inventory control and supplies
- Is mindful of procedure and equipment costs and is a steward for the company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
