LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN) (Per Diem)

Description

Current openings are for per diem shifts.

Per diems are required to be willing and able to work, if needed, at least four (4) shifts every four (4) week period.  This would include at least two (2) weekend shifts or other critical shifts as identified by the Department Manager, and at least two (2) of the District’s recognized holidays per year, with one of the holidays being one of the most requested holidays off (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day), if needed.

Per Diem wage range: $30.31 - $39.88 per hour.

Job Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is a member of the nursing team who provides technical nursing care to a specific group of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Licensed Vocational Nurse also assists in patient teaching assignments and may assume charge nurse role in the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This position will float to different departments dependent on the needs of the facility.

Essential Functions

General Functions

• Follow all general and departmental safety, security, and health procedures and policies. Utilize all safe work practices recommended for department.

• Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

• Provide direct care to patients following hospital policies and procedures. Acts as a role model for the staff that she/he works with.

• Perform treatments and assist in treatments and procedures. If properly trained, may perform glucose monitoring utilizing a glucose analyzer.

• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients, families, and visitors, while respecting patient's rights to privacy and confidentiality of information.

• Assist in maintaining equipment assigned to patient care and report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.

• Communicate pertinent information regarding patients at shift report.

• Recognize and respond to priorities in the patient care process and adapt to change in workload.

• Accurately prepare and administer medications and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.

• Recognize, report, and record any change in the condition or behavior of the patient.

• Demonstrate understanding of emergency situations and response plans.

• Complete and document narcotic count as required.

• Responsible for observing safety precautions.

• Observe the hospital dress code and wear identification badge.

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and other nursing staff.

• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services.

• Assist with orientation of new employees.  

• Provide proper notification for absence and tardiness, punctual at start of shift.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skilled Nursing Facility

• Organizes and directs shift responsibilities and duties.

• Determines whether a physician should be called (prepare for the call using the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations) tool) or with the hospital and/or emergency room RN if the resident should be sent to the emergency room.

• Oversees and communicates with the CNAs to ensure that they are performing their job correctly by periodically going behind to check on the quality and status of their work.

• Acts as a liaison between the CNAs and the DON.

• Accurately communicate in writing through utilization of appropriate charting method (EMR), the patient care summary and proper transcription of medical orders.

Med Surg Floor

• May initiate and maintain IV infusions. May infuse vitamins, electrolytes, blood, or blood products after successful completion of accredited IV therapy course. May instill minute amount of Heparin for the sole purpose of maintaining lock patency.

• Complete or assist the RN with outpatient nursing services.

• Assist with linen changes, cleaning and trash removal as needed.

Professional Development

• Promotes professional growth of self and co-workers by participating in on-the-job training, continuing education, and assisting with training of new employees.

Physical Requirements, Safety, and Environmental Conditions  

• Follows safe work practices, takes an active interest in preventing injury or illness and promoting a safe and healthful environment for self and others, and complies with Hospital and governmental safety regulations.

• Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients, and support agencies

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks, and moves intermittently during working hours and ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Compliance

• Assumes personal responsibility to comply with all Federal, State and local laws governing business conduct, conducts business in an ethical and trustworthy manner, and displays the qualities and characteristics of a professional at all times when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and fellow employees.

• Exemplifies the Seneca Core Values in all aspects of work responsibilities and demonstrates these values to fellow employees and supervisors.

Quality of Work

• Assumes responsibility for professional customer service when working with the public, physicians, and other departments. 

• Strives for excellence in following policies and procedures.

• Utilizes positive communication skills when interacting with people who work for, are serviced by, or associated with the hospital, to ensure that persons receive the highest degree of attention and courtesy.

• Maintains confidentiality of information received in the department and throughout the hospital by complying with strict confidentiality regulations per HIPAA requirements.

• Promotes professional growth of self and co-workers by participating in on-the-job training, continuing education and assisting with training of new employees.

Why Seneca Healthcare District?

Seneca employees are united in our quest to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and we empower each of our team members to fulfill this mission and reach their full potential regardless of job title or experience level.

To this end, we offer:

• Leading benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, inclusive of health, prescription drug, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.

• Sponsored 403(b) plan, with up to 3% matching contribution, and eligibility to participate in the District-funded pension program following one year of service.

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Leave (ESL).

• A "One Team" culture of deep respect and admiration across all teams and functions, regardless of role or background.

Qualifications

• High school graduate

• Current license from California State Board

• Current CPR certification.

• Current ACLS (to be completed within 6 months of hire)

• Current IV certification (can be completed during the 6-month probationary period)

Salary : $30 - $40