PERINATAL LVN
About The Position
The Perinatal LVN performs assigned duties to support comprehensive patient care for patients of all ages in the perinatal unit, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes administering medications, collecting lab samples, conducting vital patient assessments, performing skilled nursing procedures within the LVN’s scope of practice, and providing education and support to mothers and newborns. The LVN also assists with patient mobility and safety, surgical support as needed, departmental activities, recordkeeping, and operational readiness. Patient status observations are reported to the Registered Nurse. The position requires clinical skill, attention to detail, compassionate care for patients and families, effective task management and teamwork, and adherence to medical protocols and organizational policies.
Requirements
- Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse license.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within 30 days.
- Expanded IV Therapy Course.
Nice To Haves
- One year of current experience in an acute care setting or specialty area upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate perinatal and neonatal vocational nursing skills, including measuring vital signs, heights, and weights.
- Document care provided in the EHR according to facility policy.
- Accurately document patient history and education regarding advance directives upon admission.
- Report observations about patient status to the Registered Nurse.
- Identify patient deterioration requiring immediate intervention and care, and respond to urgent or emergent situations.
- Advocate for patients and families to improve health care.
- Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Move, lift, ambulate, and transport patients safely.
- Assist physicians and nursing staff with assigned procedures.
- Insert and remove IVs and Foley catheters, and perform point-of-care testing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
