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Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Licensed Vocational Nurse – SNF

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • A California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license from the California Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians is required.
  • IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification is required within 6 months of hire and must be tracked and maintained by the department.
  • Proficient clinical skill and nursing judgment are required.
  • The 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, including basic assessment data collection, participation in care planning, implementation of interventions according to the Plan of Care, and contribution to evaluating outcomes.
  • Communicate with patients and families to support understanding of the Plan of Care and planned treatments.
  • Collect assessment data using observation, palpation, and auscultation per the Practice Act and department guidelines, including age- and culture-specific considerations; document the data and communicate it to the RN for analysis and interpretation.
  • Communicate and coordinate with healthcare team members regarding patient care activities, workflow, and patient progress; follow through on identified actions and referrals; 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 or entity guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Implement the plan of care according to department guidelines, refer practices outside the LVN's scope to the RN, seek resources in new situations, and collaborate with RNs when nursing decisions are required.
  • Give constructive feedback to peers about work performance and notify the supervisor of suspected performance issues; provide and document unit-specific information for students, float staff, and travelers or registry personnel; document informal teaching.
  • Encourage patient and family participation in decision-making and uphold their rights.
  • Identify patient and family learning needs, barriers, and readiness; seek interdisciplinary expertise to address communication barriers; collaborate with the RN to develop individualized teaching plans; implement the plan using appropriate resources; collect learning-response data; and collaborate with the RN to evaluate learning and revise the plan as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate understanding of patient and family goals, recommend care-plan development to the multidisciplinary team, and update the written plan of care (IPOC) as directed by the RN.
  • Collect and document data on patient and family responses to care, report information to the team to assess the need to alter goals and interventions, and contribute observations and data to patient care conferences.
  • 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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