LVN, Surgery, Days, Full Time

Adventist Health • Delano, CA

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About The Position

Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community. 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

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• 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
• Arrhythmia certification: Preferred
• Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP): Required

Nice To Haves

• 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees