Licensed Vocational Nurse BHU - Loan Forgiveness & $7,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Nights
Company: Alta Hospitals
Location: Culver City
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs a wide variety of patient
care activities under the direction of registered nursing
personnel. Nursing duties include participating in the planning of
patient care, assisting with examinations, procedures and
treatments, administering medications within scope of practice, and
following medication management per policy. Duties also include
assisting with ADL's, taking of patients' vital signs, and
recording results on patients' charts.Southern California Hospital
at Culver City has been taking care of generations of Culver City
and west LA residents. We are a full-service, acute care hospital
with a 24/7 emergency department and nationally recognized patient
safety. Now at 420 beds, SCH-CC is a general acute care hospital
that utilizes many of the latest medical treatments and
technologies. The hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and
outpatient acute care services, including an orthopedic center,
cardiovascular services, acute rehabilitation, sub-acute care,
psychiatric care and chemical dependency programs. Additionally,
SCH-CC operates a 24-hour emergency services center, which serves
as a paramedic receiving station and is staffed by board-certified
emergency physicians and nurse specialists.
Union Pay Info: -
--- - - -Administers patient medications, including basic IV
management, within scope of practice, and participates in
treatments and procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate
manner. -Recognizes changes in patient conditions, taking
appropriate action and documenting intervention. -Uses knowledge of
aseptic techniques in performance of treatments, such as sterile
dressing, irrigation, and cauterizations. Effectively collaborates
with the health care team to intervene, and advocate for the safety
of the patient, as necessary.--- - - -Assists patient with hygiene,
elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures and other
Activities of Daily Living (ADL), in consideration of patient age,
gender, culture and stated preferences, maintaining patient privacy
and respect at all times. -Maintains a clean & safe environment.
Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.--- - -
-Performs assigned nursing duties for the safety, comfort and
well-being of patients. -Accurately measures and records vital
signs. -Assists with patient care activities including specimen
collection, turning and positioning, and patient transportation.
-Documents all activities as required.--- - - -Empathizes with
patient, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation
and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and
cultural, religious, or ethnic background. Actively engages in
caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes
deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out
relationships with the patient, patients' support system and
healthcare team. -Demonstrates appropriate use of independent
judgement and decision making. ---- - - -Participates in planning,
implementing and evaluating patient care, under the direct
supervision of an RN/Physician. Participates in the development of
long and short term goals consistent with treatment plans,
standards of practice, and the plan of care. -Consistently ensures
nursing practice is within scope of licensure and compliant with
hospital wide standards of nursing care. -Required
Qualifications:--- - - -Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure
as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California--- - - -Graduate
of an Accredited School of Vocational Nursing or its equivalent---
- - -AHA Basic Life Support--- - - -IV Certification--- - -
-Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English--- -
- -Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights,
weekends, and holidays--- - - -Ability to maintain flexibility and
composure in a constantly changing environment--- - - -Hospital
Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees
only)Preferred Qualifications:--- - - -Bilingual skills to
communicate effectively with patients and families--- - - -AHA
Advanced Cardiac Life Support--- - - -One year of previous
experience in a related setting--- - - -AHA Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (Foothill Only)Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: To be eligible
for the Sign-on Bonus, you must have one or more years of
experience. -Some restrictions and exceptions may apply. -Current
Hospital employees are not eligible and former Hospital employees
may not be eligible. -The Sign-on Bonus Program is only available
for full-time regular positions. -Bonus payments are made in
increments over the course of 12 months to active employees in good
standing.Pay Rate: Min - $27.84 - $37.41
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