LVN, Day Shift, Full Time
About The Position
Adventist Health Howard Memorial is seeking an LVN to provide general nursing care and related services to assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Medical Doctor and in accordance with established policy. The LVN participates in planning and providing patient care, applies aseptic techniques when performing treatments, and provides functional direction to ancillary personnel. The role includes caring for assigned patients under RN supervision; performing admission and ongoing assessments; contributing to interdisciplinary care plans; coordinating care and implementing patient teaching and discharge plans; performing clinical procedures and administering medications; and maintaining supplies and cleanliness in assigned departmental areas. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The position is based at Adventist Health Howard Memorial in Willits, California. The organization requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health 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 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 care plans using appropriate organizational skills and reporting mechanisms.
- Implement individual teaching plans, including patient teaching protocols and discharge plans, using mutual goal setting and emphasizing 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, including pre-op, PACU, soiled corridors, utility rooms, lounges, locker rooms, and restrooms.
- Perform scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly department cleaning 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
No Education Listed
