LVN (Outpatient) - Full-time, Dayshift
About The Position
The LVN performs procedures requiring specialized training for general nursing care and related services for assigned patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Medical Doctor and in accordance with established policy. The position participates in planning and providing patient care, applies aseptic technique when performing treatments such as sterile dressings, irrigations, and cauterizations, and provides functional direction to ancillary personnel. The LVN provides care under RN supervision, performs admission and ongoing assessments, and assists in developing prioritized interdisciplinary plans of care. The role implements and coordinates care plans, patient teaching, and discharge plans; performs assigned clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, injections, and drug screens; administers medications; and helps maintain supplies and cleanliness in assigned areas. This is a full-time, day-shift outpatient position with Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in Lodi, California.
Requirements
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of practice is required.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
- Facility-specific Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Nice To Haves
- High school education, GED, or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Arrhythmia certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for assigned patients under Registered Nurse supervision and according to established standards and the nursing process.
- Perform admission assessments and ongoing reassessments according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Assist in developing a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient.
- Implement and coordinate plans of care using appropriate organizational skills and reporting mechanisms.
- Implement individual teaching plans, patient teaching protocols, and discharge plans based on mutual goal setting and with emphasis on patient decision-making.
- Perform assigned clinical procedures, including phlebotomy, injections, and drug screens.
- Administer medications.
- Order and restock supplies according to established par levels.
- Maintain neatness and cleanliness in assigned areas.
- Provide functional direction to ancillary personnel.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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