LVN - Day Shift, Full-time

Adventist Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nestled in the "Gateway to the Redwoods", Adventist Health Howard Memorial takes pride in its legacy of providing exceptional, high-quality care since 1928. The facility is a state-of-the-art 74,000 square foot building with four surgery suites, an on-site farm-to-fork restaurant, and 25 private rooms designed for healing and comfort. It provides a wide range of primary and specialty care services to the community of Willits, which is known for its trails and nature areas. 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. The LVN participates in the planning and provision of patient care, utilizing knowledge of asepsis for treatments such as sterile dressings, irritations, and cauterizations. This role also 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 from approved vendor per AH policy

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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