Lvn Jobs in Harlingen, NJ

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Licensed Vocational Nurse program, or equivalent military training as determined by the Dignity Health Medical Foundation H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions.
• Three years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in an outpatient setting.
• Current and valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN:CA) license.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-9 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the LVN scope of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients’ physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs, considering diagnosis, age, care setting, desire for care, and response to the care plan.
• Assist the RN with planning and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team.
• Deliver competent care according to patient needs, the plan of care, and the care setting.
• Observe patients’ responses to care.
• Provide interactive patient and family education.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Assess patient conditions, administer medications, perform prescribed treatments, and document care.