Licensed Vocational Nurse - Emergency Department

ENL Emergency Department

Compensation range:

$33.98 - $43.50

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Nights, 1800-0630
Shift length: 12-Hours
Days off: Variable
Hours per pay period: 72

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse, in the Emergency Department, is a licensed professional who provides patient care to Emergency Department patients under the supervision of the licensed Registered Nurse.  The LVN contributes their service to the education and physical and emotional care of the patient and family in accordance with the philosophy and standards of the medical plan of care. 

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• Six months experience in an acute care setting or one year experience in a non-acute care setting.

Desired:

• Previous Emergency Department experience as an LVN, ED tech, EMT, or aide

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Current licensure with the California Board of Vocational Nursing
• Current CPR certification
• Current IV/Blood withdrawal Certification for State of California
• ACLS Certification (within 6 months of hire)
• PALS Certification (within 6 months of hire)
• Basic arrhythmia or equivalent (within 6 months of hire) (dept tracks)

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis.  Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Will utilize clerical and computer skills for a variety of support functions.  Furthers education and clinical skills by attending classes and workshops.  Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position. Behavior should be reflective of Enloe Medical Center core values.  Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email [email protected] to receive a full summary of benefits.