Performs specialized nursing care and clinical procedures for emergency patients under the direction of an RN or MD. Responsible for patient assessments, implementing care plans, and maintaining department cleanliness and supplies.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license and BLS Health Care Provider certification. High school diploma and a bachelor's degree are preferred.
high schoolbachelor degreeprofessional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPhlebotomyPatient TeachingAsepsisClinical ProceduresInterdisciplinary Care PlanningGeneral Nursing CareEmergency NursingSterile Dressings
Job description
Centrally located within the heart of California, Adventist Health Tulare has been serving the Central Valley since 2018.
We are comprised of a 108-bed acute care hospital, emergency department and provide primary and specialty care services to best serve our community.
Tulare is situated in a delightful and geographically diverse region.
There are a variety of opportunities for all-season outdoor recreation such as camping, hiking, water and snow skiing, fishing and boating.
It is also within an hour's travel time to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.
Job Summary
Performs procedures which require specialized training for general nursing care and related services for assigned patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), in accordance with established policy. Participates in the planning for and provision of patient care. Uses knowledge of asepsis in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressings, irritations and cauterizations. Provides functional direction to ancillary personnel.
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience
High
School
Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Bachelor's
Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed
Vocational
Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Health
Care
Provider certification from approved vendor per
AH policy: Required
Arrhythmia certification: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications
Basic
Life
Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per
AH policy: Required
Essential Functions
Provides care for assigned patients, under the supervision of an Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standard and nursing process.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Program
Performs admission assessments, and ongoing re-assessments based on departmental specific policy and procedures. Assists in the development of a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care on each patient.
Implements and coordinates plan of care utilizing appropriate organizational skills and reporting mechanisms. Implements individual teaching plans, including Patient Teaching Protocols and discharge Plans, based on mutual goal setting and with emphasis on patient decision making.
Orders/restocks supplies as assigned, according to established par levels. Maintains neatness/cleanliness in assigned areas, i.e., Pre-op, PACU, soiled corridor, utility rooms, lounges, locker rooms and restrooms. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning throughout department, according to established schedule and assigned area.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
