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Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

LVN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 10
Part-timeCoronado, CA, USA$31.35 - $43.89 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • A California Licensed Vocational Nurse license from the California Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians is required.
  • IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification is required within six months of hire and must be tracked and maintained by the department.
  • Proficient clinical skills and nursing judgment are required.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Ability to meet the department's clinical competency requirements is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform individualized nursing care for patients and families under the direction of an RN, using basic assessment data collection, participating in planning, executing interventions in accordance with the Plan of Care, and contributing to evaluation of outcomes.
  • Communicate to ensure that patients and families understand the Plan of Care and planned treatments.
  • Collect and document assessment data using observation, palpation, and auscultation according to department guidelines, including age- and culture-specific considerations; communicate or contribute the data to the RN for analysis and interpretation.
  • Communicate with healthcare team members to coordinate patient-care activities, workflow, and patient progress; follow through on identified actions and referrals; and coordinate schedules and care needs with the RN and other staff to ensure continuity and frequency of visits.
  • Document patient and family care needs according to department and entity guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Implement the plan of care according to department guidelines, referring practices outside the LVN's scope to the RN, seeking resources when appropriate in new situations, and collaborating with RNs when nursing decisions are required.
  • Give peers constructive feedback about work performance and notify a supervisor of suspected performance issues; provide and document unit-specific information for students, float staff, and travelers or registry personnel; and document informal teaching.
  • Encourage patient and family participation in decision-making and uphold individual and family rights.
  • Identify patient and family learning needs, including barriers and readiness; recognize communication barriers and seek interdisciplinary expertise to establish a therapeutic relationship; collaborate with the RN to develop an individualized teaching plan; implement the plan using appropriate resources; collect data on learning responses; and collaborate with the RN to evaluate learning and revise the plan as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate understanding of patient and family goals, make recommendations to the multidisciplinary team in developing the patient's plan of care, and update the written plan of care as directed by the RN.
  • Collect data on patient and family responses to care, report information to team members to help determine whether goals or interventions need to change, contribute observations and data to patient-care conferences, and document patient responses to care.
  • LVNs with less than 12 months of experience must complete new LVN orientation requirements and department competency training.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of CNA or LVN experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
  • Experience in the respective department is preferred.
  • Vocational Nurse IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification is preferred.

About the Company

Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit, integrated health system in the San Diego area that operates four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three affiliated medical groups, and a health plan to provide primary and specialty care across services like cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, orthopedic surgery, and women’s health. Its network links hospitals, clinics, physicians, and a health plan to deliver coordinated care from prevention to treatment. Unlike many providers, Sharp reinvests its profits into community health initiatives, combining hospital care, physician groups, and an insurance-like plan within one not-for-profit system. Its goal is to improve the health and well-being of the San Diego population through high-quality, coordinated care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Founded
1946

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