Licensed Vocation Nurse Full-time Nights Job at ScionHealth, West Covina, CA

  • ScionHealth
  • West Covina, CA

Job Description




Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley is a 76-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located just over 2 miles outside of downtown West Covina, and right down the street from Covina Square Shopping Center.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

  • Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed. 
  • Consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition with regard to assigned patients.
  • Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
  • Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
  • Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
  • Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
  • Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
  • Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
  • Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.
  • Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Able to organized tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
  • Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
  • Must have good and regular attendance.
  • Must read, write and speak fluent English.
  • Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $28.08-$34.91/hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. 

Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.

Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.
  • BLS Certification required. 
  • Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred.
  • ACLS may be required in certain care areas

Experience

  • Minimum six months’ prior experience in an acute care setting preferred. 

Job Tags

Full time, Night shift

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