LVN II Sub-Acute/Fulltime/Nights 12 hr. Shifts

KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS • Hemet, CA

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the LVN II performs nursing duties within the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice Act and cares for patients in a hospital inpatient setting, outpatient clinic of a hospital, or mental health clinic. The role performs other related duties as required. The Licensed Vocational Nurse is the fully qualified working level and differs from a Nurse Assistant by requiring a state license and providing a broader range of skilled nursing care.

The LVN maintains, demonstrates, and is assessed on the knowledge and skills needed to address the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Vocational Nurse Program.
• Possession of a valid California Vocational Nurse’s License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
• Intravenous Therapy (I.V.) and BLS.
• Knowledge of current principles, techniques, and procedures used in vocational nursing as covered by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, acute care procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of the use and effects of medications and narcotics, and appropriate documentation practices.
• Knowledge of medication administration and the policies and procedures of the assigned setting, quality assurance, patient safety, and infection control.
• Ability to perform vocational nursing duties within the Vocational Nursing Practice Act and follow the policies and procedures of the assigned setting.
• Ability to work under stressful and emergency conditions and manage crisis situations using judgment and appropriate action.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with physicians, registered nurses, patients, coworkers, and internal and external customers.
• Ability to complete and maintain reports and patient records and accurately observe and report situations.
• Ability to provide for the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs appropriate to the ages of patients served.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties and the full range of vocational nursing responsibilities within the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice Act.
• Provide care to patients in a hospital inpatient setting, hospital outpatient clinic, or mental health clinic.
• Administer medications and follow applicable policies and procedures, including those concerning narcotics, infection control, quality assurance, and patient safety.
• Manage emergency or crisis situations and exercise judgment and take action in situations that could affect patient outcomes.
• Complete and maintain reports and patient records in accordance with documentation rules and policies.
• Observe situations accurately and report findings so appropriate action can be taken.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, registered nurses, patients, coworkers, and internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate and maintain age-specific knowledge and skills for the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed