Community Hospital of Huntington Park
Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse - Telemetry
City: Huntington Park / State: California
Telemetry
Night Shift
From 6:30 PM
To 7:00 AM
Job Description and Job Responsibilites
Job Title: LVN
Job Summary:
LVN functions under LVN Scope of Practice. Works under supervision as needed by a Registered Nurse, carry’s out the established plan of care for an assigned group of patients. Uses observation, planning, and implementation skills to ensure the performance of direct care activities required to provide and maintain individualized quality patient care. Specific areas of responsibilities include: administration of medications under scope of practice, performance of treatments, gathering of data of patient assigned. Contributing to an individualized plan of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, provision of patient education as directed, maintenance of a record of care provided and insuring that hygiene and comfort measures are provided. Reports to RN, Charge RN, Nursing Director
Essential Job Duties:
Demonstrates competency in the collection of data (within Scope of Practice) in the patient population served including but not limited to the following :
Risk Behaviors
Reinforcement of EDU needs
Psychosocial needs
Clinical care
Coordinates care under the direction of the RN for the patient/ significant others as well as other members of the health care team
Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient care and determine nursing interventions utilizing critical thinking in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, acceptable standards of practice, regulatory standards within Scope of LVN Practice.
Provides patient care throughout the continuum
Serves as a role model for the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and fulfills other job duties as requested within Scope of Practice
Maintains current competencies as well as updated knowledge in specific area of practice
Behavioral Standards:
Exhibits customer and service oriented behaviors in every day work interactions.
Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
Communication/Knowledge:
Provides accurate and timely written and verbal communication of clinical information in a manner that is understood by all involved in the delivery of patient care.
Able to listen, understand, problem-solve,and carry-out duties to ensure the optimal patient care outcomes.
Able to use IT systems in an accurate and proficient manner.
Collaboration/Teamwork:
Contributes toward effective, positive working relationships with internal and external colleagues.
Education/Experience:
Graduate of an accredited LVN School
Minimum of 1 year of current experience in area applying for
IV Certification for acute care
Licensure/Certifications:
Current LVN Licensed in good standing by the State of California
Current BLS for Health care Provider Card
Current area specific certification required (i.e. NALS, PALS, NRP, AB508)
ADA/Physical Demands:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant in order to be considered.