Licensed Vocational Nurse-Subacute/FT/Nights - East Los Angeles Doctor Hospital

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (Sub-Acute)

Base Rate: $25.43 - $35.61

12 hr. shifts- overtime is paid after 8 hours, resulting in an average rate of $29.67 - $41.55.

Job Summary:

LVN -Treatment Nurse 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 and 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

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited LVN School 
• Minimum of 1 year if current experience in area applying for preferred

Licensure/Certifications: 

• Current LVN Licensed in good standing by the State of California
• Current BLS for Health care Provider Card from AHA only