Start Date:

Open Until Filled. This is a temporary position and is subject to reduced hours/status in the future.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school and currently licensed in the State of California
• Current IV Therapy certification
• Current BLS Certification
• Recent acute care experience and/or medical office/clinic nursing experience
• Must have the proven ability to maintain professional conduct, and confidentiality in the care of patients
• Must possess basic computer skills

Duties &
Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The LVN functions under the direct supervision of the provider and/or Charge Nurse on duty.  The LVN assists the Charge Nurse and/or provider with direct patient care and assists with establishing priorities in delivery of patient care.  The LVN administers medication and performs limited laboratory tests and documents according to established guidelines.

Duties

• Demonstrates competency and professional responsibility in the LVN role
• Gathers data relevant to the patients individual needs and age group
• Obtains and records:
• Vital Signs
• Time in/date
• Weight
• Medication profile
• Immunization Record
• Allergies
• Chief Complaint
• Interventions Recorded
• Records response
• Signature/Initials where appropriate
• Implements the plan of care as developed by the provider
• Follows provider orders
• Evaluates nursing interventions on Medical record
• Implements emergency response
• Complies with hospital policy for receiving doctors orders including verbal and phone
• Provides patient/family education
• Explains discharge instructions as directed
• Hand out appropriate information sheets
• Communicates relevant patient information
• Reports changes in patients status to the provider
• Documents nursing care consistent with hospital charting standards
• Assists with IOP studies
• Collects data
• Responds to corrective plans
• Demonstrates use of ambulance transfer policy
• Assists Medical Assistant in front office
• Uses appropriate telephone etiquette
• Documents appointments with accurate patient information
• Documents and makes physician and agency referrals
• Assists with filing as needed
• Makes follow-up telephone calls
• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Info:

Lifting Requirements: Heavy: frequent lifting, not more than 100 pounds (with help) and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. There may be prolonged periods of standing, walking reaching and/or stooping.

Job Posted:

03/11/2024

Contact Name:

Human Resources

Contact Phone:

530.712.2137

Contact Email:

hrrecruiting@orohosp.com