Licensed Vocational Nurse Med Surg
Company: Alta Hospitals
Location: Westminster
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs a wide variety of patient
care activities under the direction of registered nursing
personnel. Nursing duties include participating in the planning of
patient care, assisting with examinations, procedures and
treatments, administering medications within scope of practice, and
following medication management per policy. Duties also include
assisting with ADL's, taking of patients' vital signs, and
recording results on patients' charts.Foothill Regional Medical
Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177
beds-120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42
pediatric sub-acute beds. Our pediatric sub-acute unit, just one of
six in California, serves patients from throughout the state. We
care for patients up to 21 years of age who need long-term
sub-acute care including ventilator care and nutritional
support.
- Administers patient medications, including basic IV management,
within scope of practice, and participates in treatments and
procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner.
Recognizes changes in patient conditions, taking appropriate action
and documenting intervention. Uses knowledge of aseptic techniques
in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressing, irrigation,
and cauterizations. Effectively collaborates with the health care
team to intervene, and advocate for the safety of the patient, as
necessary.
- Assists patient with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care,
comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL), in
consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated
preferences, maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times.
Maintains a clean & safe environment. Ensures Infection Control
procedures and HIPAA compliance.
- Performs assigned nursing duties for the safety, comfort and
well-being of patients. Accurately measures and records vital
signs. Assists with patient care activities including specimen
collection, turning and positioning, and patient transportation.
Documents all activities as required.
- Empathizes with patient, expresses compassion and understanding
for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for
the age, and cultural, religious, or ethnic background. Actively
engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work
and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry
out relationships with the patient, patients' support system and
healthcare team. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent
judgement and decision making.
- Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating patient
care, under the direct supervision of an RN/Physician. Participates
in the development of long and short term goals consistent with
treatment plans, standards of practice, and the plan of care.
Consistently ensures nursing practice is within scope of licensure
and compliant with hospital wide standards of nursing care.---
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English---
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights,
weekends, and holidays--- Ability to maintain flexibility and
composure in a constantly changing environment--- Bilingual skills
to communicate effectively with patients and families--- One year
of previous experience in a related setting--- Graduate of an
Accredited School of Vocational Nursing or its equivalent--- AHA
Basic Life Support--- IV Certification--- Hospital Fire and Life
Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)--- AHA Advanced
Cardiac Life Support--- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(Foothill Only)--- Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a
Vocational NurseSign-on Bonus Eligibility: To be eligible for the
Sign-on Bonus, you must have one or more years of experience. Some
restrictions and exceptions may apply. Current Hospital employees
are not eligible and former Hospital employees may not be eligible.
The Sign-on Bonus Program is only available for full-time regular
positions. Bonus payments are made in increments over the course of
12 months to active employees in good standing.
Keywords: Alta Hospitals, Westminster , Licensed Vocational Nurse Med Surg , Healthcare , Westminster, California
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