Licensed practical nurse job description

Essential Job Functions

• Provides safe, compassionate nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs as directed by the registered nurse and the patient's plan of care in accordance with state's nurse practice act and organizational policies.
• Performs assigned responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and excellent customer service.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of patient care that reflect the plan of care.
• Completes focused patient assessments (defined as an appraisal of the patient's status or current situation) in accordance with state's nurse practice act and organizational policies.
• Administers medications in accordance with organization's policies.
• Report data to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in the planning, delivery, and coordination of patient-centered care.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times

Other Job Functions

• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Education Required: High School diploma or G.E.D and graduated from an approved licensed practical nurse/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN).
• Experience Required: Two years of relevant experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in an Emergency Department or similar experience; preferred
• Certification/Licenses/Registration Required:
  • Current license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the state in which you practice
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association, required
  • Pedagogy IV Certification Course must be completed within 30 days of hire
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

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Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN job provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.

' Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.

' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient's condition with regard to assigned patients.

' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.

' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.

' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse.

' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.

' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists with admitting, discharging and transferring of patients.

' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.
Pay: $23.50 to $34.00 hourly.
$8,000 Sign on bonus

Qualifications Education:
Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses.

Licenses/Certification:
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.
BCLS Certification.
Intravenous Blood Certification preferred.

Experience:
Minimum six months prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Job: LPN/LVNPrimary Location: CA-West Covina-Kindred Hospital - San GabrielOrganization: 4824 - Kindred Hospital - San GabrielShift: Night

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I within 30 Days of hire

DL-California Drivers Class C

AUTO-Automobile Insurance

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

1 Minimum 1 year of professional experience required.

Home health or community health experience preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Basic competencies in the fundamentals of nursing and pharmacology are required.

Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication.

Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.

Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources).

Ability to use and give instruction of adaptive equipment.

Must possess a current California drivers license and access to a reliable automobile with proof of liability insurance.

Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home's strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.

Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.

Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.

Responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.

At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Days