LVN (Outpatient), Visalia Medical Clinic - Cardiology (Full-time, Day Shift)
About The Position
The LVN performs procedures requiring specialized training in 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 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 outpatient position is with the Visalia Medical Clinic Cardiology department at 5400 W. Hillsdale Ave., Visalia, California. Care is provided under RN supervision and according to established standards and the nursing process.
Requirements
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of practice is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
- A current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license is required.
- High school education, GED, or equivalent is preferred.
- A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Arrhythmia certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, 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, including patient teaching protocols and discharge plans, based on mutual goal setting and emphasizing 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
