Licensed Vocational Nurse (Skilled Nursing and/or Acute) at Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District – Garberville, California

Summary/Objective

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) employs intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills to perform basic patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The LVN assists with routine, direct bedside care of patients of various ages. Such duties include, but are not limited to: personal hygiene, vital signs, I&O, use of equipment, ADLs, re-enforcement of teaching, documenting in the medical record, recognizing and responding to emergency situations and administering medication within the LVN scope of practice. The LVN reports to the Registered Nurse.

Essential Functions

Ability to be a role model in promoting quality care and adherence to the district Vision, Mission, and Values.

Ability to communicate clearly with team members, patients, families, and providers.

Ability to display professionalism and diplomacy in the work environment.

Ability to use critical thinking skills to analyze issues, develop plans for improvement, implement those plans, and monitor their effectiveness.

Adheres to all facility policies, including but not limited to; Attendance and reliability: Adheres to attendance, punctuality and absence reporting requirements.

Maintains confidentiality of appropriate records per hospital policy and applicable law.

Core Competencies

Global and cultural awareness

Collaboration - Teamwork

Caring

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational/Practical Nursing

Current LVN license in California

Current BLS required, ACLS/PALS required within 90 days of hire

Preferred Education and Experience

1 year experience as an LVN or two years' experience as a CNA prior to entering the Vocational/Practical Nursing Program.