LVN -Emergency Department 1

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Job Description

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LVN -Emergency Department 1 - AUTO OFFER

Talented Medical Solutions

Contract

In-Office | Hanford, CA, United States

Day Shift 36 or 48 hours per week/Backfill for EPIC; must have experience in EPIC and Cerner.

"Hospital Total Bed Count: 130 Unit Bed Count: 26 Beds / 10 hallway beds / 6 internal chairs Staffing on Unit: Goal is for= 0700 Days: 8-9+ Lead. Mid shift- 4- 6 RNs 1900 Nights: 8 - 9+ Lead Weekends: Same staffing weekends Schedule Requirements: Call Required? No Floating to other units Required? No Weekend Coverage Required? Yes Medication System: Pyxis EMR System: Cerner IV Teams: No Lift Teams: No Pharmacy Hours: 24 /7 Phlebotomy available on unit? Varies Transport Team: No Unit Secretary on Unit: 24 /7 Intensivist: ICU 24 / 7 Hospitalist: 24 / 7 for admissions Special Equipment Used on This Unit: Level1 and Ranger Rapid Infuser Scrubs: Navy Blue for RNs "

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

Job Summary:

Performs procedures which require specialized training for general nursing care and related services for assigned patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), in accordance with established policy.

Participates in the planning for and provision of patient care.

Uses knowledge of asepsis in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressings, irritations and cauterizations.

Provides functional direction to ancillary personnel.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of practice: Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Arrhythmia certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

Provides care for assigned patients, under the supervision of an Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standard and nursing process.

Performs admission assessments, and ongoing re-assessments based on departmental specific policy and procedures.

Assists in the development of a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care on each patient.

Implements and coordinates plan of care utilizing appropriate organizational skills and reporting mechanisms.

Implements individual teaching plans, including Patient Teaching Protocols and discharge Plans, based on mutual goal setting and with emphasis on patient decision making.

Performs assigned clinical procedures (i.e. phlebotomy, injections, drug screens, etc.) Administers medications.

Orders/restocks supplies as assigned, according to established par levels.

Maintains neatness/cleanliness in assigned areas, i.e., Pre-op, PACU, soiled corridor, utility rooms, lounges, locker rooms and restrooms.

Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning throughout department, according to established schedule and assigned area. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.