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Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Licensed Vocational Nurse – Multispecialty Clinic

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeCoronado, CA, USA$31.35 - $43.89 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals certification.
  • Hold an active California Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
  • Hold Vocational Nurse IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification.
  • Demonstrate proficient clinical skill and nursing judgment.
  • Have effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform individualized nursing care for patients and families under the direction of an RN, including basic assessment data collection, participation in care planning, execution of interventions in accordance with the Plan of Care, and contribution to evaluation of outcomes.
  • Communicate with patients and families to support education about the Plan of Care and planned treatments.
  • Collect assessment data using observation, palpation, and auscultation in accordance with the Practice Act and department guidelines, including age- and culture-specific considerations; document and communicate collected data to the RN for analysis and interpretation.
  • Coordinate patient-care activities, workflow, and patient progress with healthcare team members; follow through on identified actions and referrals; coordinate schedules and care needs with the RN and other staff to support continuity and frequency of visits.
  • Document patient and family care needs in accordance with department or entity care guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Implement the plan of care under department guidelines, refer activities outside the scope of practice to the RN, seek resources in new situations, and collaborate with RNs when nursing decisions are required.
  • Give constructive feedback to peers regarding work performance and notify the supervisor of suspected performance issues.
  • Provide unit-specific information to students, float staff, travelers, and 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 individualized teaching plans and implement the plan of care using appropriate resources.
  • Collect data on patient and family learning in response to teaching plans, collaborate with the RN to evaluate learning using adult-learning theory, and revise plans as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate understanding of patient and family goals and make recommendations to the multidisciplinary team in developing the patient's plan of care.
  • Update the written plan of care under the RN's direction.
  • Collect data on patient and family responses to care, report information to team members to help determine whether goals or interventions need adjustment, contribute observations and data to patient-care conferences, and document responses to care.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have one year of LVN experience in an acute care setting or another related area.
  • Have experience in the respective department.

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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