LVN (Outpatient) Hanford Specialty (Full-time, Variable Shift)

Adventist Health•Hanford, CA

11d•$30 - $41•Onsite

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 (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), in accordance with established policy. The role participates in planning and providing patient care, applies aseptic techniques when performing treatments such as sterile dressings, irrigations, and cauterizations, and provides functional direction to ancillary personnel. This position is based at AH Hanford Specialty, 1025 N Douty Street, Hanford, 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.
BLS certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required for the facility.

Nice To Haves

High school education/GED or equivalent is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred.
Arrhythmia certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care for assigned patients under the supervision of an RN, following established standards and the nursing process.
Perform admission assessments and ongoing reassessments in accordance with 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 an emphasis on patient decision-making.
Perform assigned clinical procedures, including phlebotomy, injections, and drug screens.
Administer medications.
Order and restock supplies as assigned, 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.