LVN. Specialty Team Center. Children's Hospital

Loma Linda University Health • San Bernardino, CA

2d • Onsite

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.

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees