LVN

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

5d

About The Position

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide developmentally appropriate and age-specific direct and indirect patient care; performs designated procedures and treatments which require knowledge and technical expertise within the LVN scope of practice and in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, techniques, and guidelines; utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer service in a manner that supports excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism; contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population; performs other duties as needed. Education and Experience: Graduate of a school of Vocational Nursing. Minimum of six months of experience as an LVN required. Minimum one year of clinical experience in area of specialty preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; assemble, troubleshoot, and calibrate patient care equipment; perform technical patient care activities as required; use computer and software programs necessary to the position. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; document legibly in medical record; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of Vocational Nursing
• Minimum of six months of experience as an LVN required
• Able to read
• Write legibly
• Speak in English with professional quality
• Assemble, troubleshoot, and calibrate patient care equipment
• Perform technical patient care activities as required
• Use computer and software programs necessary to the position
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
• Be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies
• Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
• Lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate
• Accept direction
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone
• Think critically
• Perform basic math functions
• Manage multiple assignments effectively
• Work well under pressure
• Problem solve
• Organize and prioritize workload
• Recall information with accuracy
• Pay close attention to detail
• Document legibly in medical record
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care
• Hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone
• Identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care
• See adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position
• Discern temperature variances through touch
• Active California Vocational Nursing license (LVN) required
• Basic life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of clinical experience in area of specialty preferred.
• California Intravenous (IV) certification for designated areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate and age-specific direct and indirect patient care
• Perform designated procedures and treatments which require knowledge and technical expertise within the LVN scope of practice
• Utilize interpersonal skills to maximize customer service
• Contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation
• Perform other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees