Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Transitional Care Unit, Full Time, Days Los Angeles, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Transitional Care Unit, Full Time, Days

Provides direct patient care under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse. Provides treatments, procedures and clerical duties as defined and within the legal boundaries of the Licensed Vocational Nurse Scope of Practice and accepts responsibility for individual nursing actions, competence, decisions and behavior in the course of vocational nursing practice.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

Required Skills

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated team member abilities.
• Clinical education related to specialty.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Principles of patient/family teaching.
• Ability to listen and follow directions.

Required Experience

• Current California LVN license
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (VIP) within 3 months of employment
• Intravenous and Blood Withdrawal Certification within six months of employment
• LA City Fire card within 6 months of employment
• Evidence of continuing education
• Prior experience in an acute care facility or formal classroom education in Medical/Surgical as appropriate for clinical specialty.

Salary

Minimum Salary: $54.94

Maximum Salary: $82.64