LVN, Emergency (Part Time, Variable Shift)

Adventist Health•Selma, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in the central San Joaquin Valley, Adventist Health Selma has been serving the Central Valley since 1999. The facility is comprised of a 57-bed acute care hospital and six local medical offices. Selma is a rapidly growing community with nearly 25,000 residents, offering a great cost of living and close-knit communities with shopping, dining, museums, historic sites, and churches in a family-friendly atmosphere. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) performs procedures requiring 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. This role participates in the planning for and provision of patient care, utilizes knowledge of asepsis in the performance of treatments such as sterile dressings, irritations, and cauterizations, and provides functional direction to ancillary personnel.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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, i.e., Pre-op, PACU, soiled corridor, utility rooms, lounges, locker rooms and restrooms.
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning throughout department, according to established schedule and assigned area.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.