Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
Hold a current Licensed Vocational Nurse license in California.
Hold a current Basic Life Support certification; obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
Perform basic patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Assist with routine, direct bedside care of patients of various ages, including personal hygiene, vital signs, intake and output, equipment use, activities of daily living, reinforcement of teaching, medical-record documentation, recognizing and responding to emergency situations, and administering medication within the Licensed Vocational Nurse scope of practice.
Promote quality care and adherence to the district's vision, mission, and values as a role model.
Communicate clearly with team members, patients, families, and providers.
Use critical thinking to analyze issues, develop plans for improvement, implement the plans, and monitor their effectiveness.
Adhere to facility policies, including attendance, punctuality, and absence-reporting requirements.
Maintain the confidentiality of appropriate records in accordance with hospital policy and applicable law.
Desired Qualifications
One year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, or two years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant before entering the Vocational/Practical Nursing Program.
Description
Summary/Objective
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) employs intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills to perform basic patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The LVN assists with routine, direct bedside care of patients of various ages. Such duties include, but are not limited to: personal hygiene, vital signs, I&O, use of equipment, ADLs, re-enforcement of teaching, documenting in the medical record, recognizing and responding to emergency situations and administering medication within the LVN scope of practice. The LVN reports to the Registered Nurse.
Essential Functions
Ability to be a role model in promoting quality care and adherence to the district Vision, Mission, and Values.
Ability to communicate clearly with team members, patients, families, and providers.
Ability to display professionalism and diplomacy in the work environment.
Ability to use critical thinking skills to analyze issues, develop plans for improvement, implement those plans, and monitor their effectiveness.
Adheres to all facility policies, including but not limited to; Attendance and reliability: Adheres to attendance, punctuality and absence reporting requirements.
Maintains confidentiality of appropriate records per hospital policy and applicable law.
Core Competencies
Global and cultural awareness
Collaboration - Teamwork
Caring
BENEFITS:
PPO Medical Plans, which include prescription drug coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance – $50,000 provided by SoHum Health, with options to add more ·
Aflac - supplemental insurance
Employee discount for health services received at SoHum Health
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement plan with a 5% employer match
$.20/mile round-trip commuter pay
Flexible spending accounts – for dependent care and medical expenses
If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at SoHum Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Join us in our mission to enhance the health and well-being of our community.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational/Practical Nursing
Current LVN license in California
Current BLS required, ACLS/PALS required within 90 days of hire
Preferred Education and Experience
1 year experience as an LVN or two years' experience as a CNA prior to entering the Vocational/Practical Nursing Program.