LVN, Per Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health•Sonora, CA

1d•$31 - $42

About The Position

Adventist Health Sonora is hiring a per diem Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a variable shift. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Medical Doctor, the LVN performs procedures requiring specialized training and provides general nursing care and related services for assigned patients in accordance with established policies. The position participates in planning and providing patient care, applies aseptic techniques during treatments such as sterile dressings, irrigations, and cauterizations, and provides functional direction to ancillary personnel. The LVN cares for assigned patients under RN supervision, conducts admission and ongoing assessments, contributes to interdisciplinary care planning, and implements coordinated care and patient teaching plans. The role also involves clinical procedures and medication administration, supply restocking, and maintaining and cleaning assigned departmental areas. Adventist Health requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. The organization participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Current 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.
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license is required.
Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

High school education, GED, or equivalent is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or 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 and according to 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, including patient teaching protocols and discharge plans, emphasizing patient decision-making and mutual goal setting.
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, including pre-op, PACU, soiled corridors, utility rooms, lounges, locker rooms, and restrooms.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning throughout the department according to the established schedule and assigned area.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Use aseptic techniques when performing treatments such as sterile dressings, irrigations, and cauterizations.
Provide functional direction to ancillary personnel.