LVN, Med/Surg (Per Diem, Variable Shift)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Affirms 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.

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 Department Specific License/Certifications: AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required

Qualifications

Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Arrhythmia certification: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required

Skills

Knowledge of asepsis in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressings, irritations and cauterizations. Provides functional direction to ancillary personnel.

Benefits

Adventist Health 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.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $30.01 to $41.16. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Schedule

Shift Length: 12 Hours