LVN, Cancer Center, Full-time

Adventist Health

18d

About The Position

Full-time, Monday-Friday Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Comprehensive cancer care We offer a full range of services for all types and stages of cancer. Including: Advanced testing and diagnostics Cancer surgery Chemotherapy Hematology Immunotherapy Non-oncology infusion services Nutrition services Outpatient rehabilitation services Radiation therapy We love our patients and the services we can provide them! Check out these videos to see more about what we do: https://www.adventisthealthstory.org/story/richard-lula https://www.adventisthealthstory.org/story/human-connection-diana-j-white-cancer-institute Job Summary: Performs procedures which require specialized training for general nursing care and related services for assigned patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), in accordance with established policy. Participates in the planning for and provision of patient care. Uses knowledge of asepsis in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressings, irritations and cauterizations. Provides functional direction to ancillary personnel.

Requirements

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP): Required

Nice To Haves

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Arrhythmia certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides care for assigned patients, under the supervision of an Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standard and nursing process.
Performs admission assessments, and ongoing re-assessments based on departmental specific policy and procedures.
Assists in the development of a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care on each patient.
Implements and coordinates plan of care utilizing appropriate organizational skills and reporting mechanisms.
Implements individual teaching plans, including patient teaching protocols and discharge plans, based on mutual goal setting and with emphasis on patient decision making.
Performs assigned clinical procedures (i.e. phlebotomy, injections, drug screens, etc.)
Administers medications.
Orders/restocks supplies as assigned, according to established par levels.
Maintains neatness/cleanliness in assigned areas.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.