Lvn Jobs in Palmdale, PA

About The Position

Requirements

• Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• California Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

• Expanded IV Therapy Course.
• One year of current experience in an acute care setting or specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate perinatal and neonatal vocational nursing skills, including taking vital signs and measuring height and weight.
• Document care in the electronic health record 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.
• Respond to urgent and emergency situations.
• Advocate for patients and families to improve healthcare.
• 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.
• Perform point-of-care testing.
• Administer medications, collect laboratory samples, perform patient assessments, and carry out skilled nursing procedures within scope of practice.
• Provide education and support to mothers and newborns.
• Assist with patient mobility and safety and provide surgical support as needed.
• Support departmental activities, maintain accurate records, and ensure operational readiness.