Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN) - Part Time 0.8 - Shriners Children's

You can make a difference in a child’s life. Shriners Hospital is the largest provider of pediatric sub-specialty orthopedic and burn care in Northern California and is recognized by US News and World Report as a top pediatric hospital in the country.

Shriners Children’s Hospital is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

SHCNC offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, health savings account (HSA), pet insurance, paid time off, continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include free parking, team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.

The LVN is accountable for providing care for pediatric patient's ages infant to 21 years. Works as an advocate for patient and families in a collaborative effort with the multidisciplinary team. Works to achieve quality outcomes using a family centered care philosophy. Performs professional nursing service for patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the scope, ethics, and standards of practice.

This position is part time, day shift, non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $34.27 - $48.38/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and department equity.  

• Supports the plan of care to provide continuity of care.
• Performs routine and clinical tasks, obtains patient information, removal of casts and assists with other minor outpatient procedures.
• Takes measurements and vital sign of patients and documents in the computer.
• Performs clerical tasks including correspondence, appointment notices, coping, filing and other duties as assigned.
• Performs nursing interventions in accordance with the outpatient clinic standards of care and LPN practice guidelines.
• Assists physicians, nursing and other health care professional with procedures, the intake and depart processes. Accurately documents findings during the intake process in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Demonstrates open, accurate and timely communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective therapeutic interventions, integration of services and continuity of patient care.
• Initiates and participates in consultative and collaborative relationships to enhance patient care.
• Listens to the ideas and opinions of others, demonstrates sensitivity, respect, tact, and diplomacy in all interactions.
• Demonstrates effective verbal communication by presenting a positive and polite demeanor at all times, apply excellent telephone communication skills to foster quality care.
• Expresses and receives constructive feedback with focus on positive outcomes.
• Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy of each patient/family. Demonstrates sensitivity to the various ethnic and cultural differences.
• Maintains confidentiality concerning patient/hospital/employee information.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Required:

• LVN License in CA
• BLS/CPR
• COVID-19 vaccination and booster shot

Preferred:

• PALS
• 1+ years of pediatric ortho, burn or rehapd experience