What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN ER position at Mission Community Hospital?
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Emergency Room (ER)
Mission Community Hospital | San Fernando Valley, CA
Schedule: Full-Time, Night Shift
Required Shifts: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only
Job Description
Mission Community Hospital, a 145-bed acute care facility located in the San Fernando Valley, is currently seeking a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for the Emergency Room (ER), Night Shift, working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only.
Job Summary
The LVN performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. Responsibilities include medication administration, performing treatments, participating in patient assessments, and providing patient care education.
The position primarily serves critically ill to rehabilitating adolescent through geriatric patients, with care tailored to each patient's functional and developmental needs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Assesses the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, functional, high-risk, and discharge needs of patients and families in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
Completes assigned admission assessment components and communicates findings to the RN.
Completes patient transfer assessments within one hour of receiving patients, or according to unit policy, and communicates findings to the RN.
Identifies psychosocial, spiritual, learning, and discharge planning needs and communicates findings to the RN.
Determines the presence and type of advance directive.
Performs assigned, age-specific patient reassessments relevant to patient needs and diagnosis within three hours of assuming the assignment, or according to patient condition and unit policy.
Completes discharge assessments and patient instructions according to unit policy.
Recognizes and reports abnormal diagnostic data.
Identifies patient and family support systems and evaluates their effectiveness.
Recognizes the need for additional resources and notifies appropriate team members.
Qualifications
General Job Requirements, Certifications, and Knowledge
Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
Current California LVN license.
Successful completion of a state-approved IV Therapy course and IV certification.
Current BLS certification.
Current MAB, PART, or CPI certification.
NIHSS certification.
Minimum of one year of LVN experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
Knowledge of psychiatric medications and patient rights.
Pay Transparency and Benefits
Mission Community Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employer-paid life insurance.
401(k) plan.
Paid time off (up to 18 days for eligible employees).
Additional Voluntary Benefits.
Benefits eligibility depends on employment status. Depending on the role and shift, employees may qualify for additional differential pay ranging from $1.00 to $5.00 per hour. Benefits and compensation are subject to change.
Apply today to join the Mission Community Hospital Emergency Room team!
Mission Community Hospital | San Fernando Valley, CA
Schedule: Full-Time, Night Shift
Required Shifts: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only
Job Description
Mission Community Hospital, a 145-bed acute care facility located in the San Fernando Valley, is currently seeking a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for the Emergency Room (ER), Night Shift, working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only.
Job Summary
The LVN performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. Responsibilities include medication administration, performing treatments, participating in patient assessments, and providing patient care education.
The position primarily serves critically ill to rehabilitating adolescent through geriatric patients, with care tailored to each patient's functional and developmental needs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Assesses the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, functional, high-risk, and discharge needs of patients and families in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
Completes assigned admission assessment components and communicates findings to the RN.
Completes patient transfer assessments within one hour of receiving patients, or according to unit policy, and communicates findings to the RN.
Identifies psychosocial, spiritual, learning, and discharge planning needs and communicates findings to the RN.
Determines the presence and type of advance directive.
Performs assigned, age-specific patient reassessments relevant to patient needs and diagnosis within three hours of assuming the assignment, or according to patient condition and unit policy.
Completes discharge assessments and patient instructions according to unit policy.
Recognizes and reports abnormal diagnostic data.
Identifies patient and family support systems and evaluates their effectiveness.
Recognizes the need for additional resources and notifies appropriate team members.
Qualifications
General Job Requirements, Certifications, and Knowledge
Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
Current California LVN license.
Successful completion of a state-approved IV Therapy course and IV certification.
Current BLS certification.
Current MAB, PART, or CPI certification.
NIHSS certification.
Minimum of one year of LVN experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
Knowledge of psychiatric medications and patient rights.
Pay Transparency and Benefits
Mission Community Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employer-paid life insurance.
401(k) plan.
Paid time off (up to 18 days for eligible employees).
Additional Voluntary Benefits.
Benefits eligibility depends on employment status. Depending on the role and shift, employees may qualify for additional differential pay ranging from $1.00 to $5.00 per hour. Benefits and compensation are subject to change.
Apply today to join the Mission Community Hospital Emergency Room team!
Salary : $32 - $36