LVN NIGHTS

Job Description

The LVN/LPT performs services requiring technical and manual skills, under the direction of a licensed physician or a registered professional nurse. Specific areas of responsibility include administration of medications, performance of treatments, and participation in assessment, planning and education of patient care. This position will be primarily working with a critically ill through rehabilitating adolescent to geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served. Benefits Flexible Scheduling Opportunities for Career Growth Competitive Pay Responsibilities Greets/acknowledges customers warmly, with a smile, and immediately when they enter department/unit/area. Asks how the customer may be helped with interest and concern. Listens attentively, does not interrupt. Accepts ownership and takes action to resolve customer needs and/or concerns. Is attentive and responsive to the expectations of physicians, co-workers and direct reports. Is generous in acknowledging a job well done. Uses words and behaviors that express consideration, concern and respect. Facilitates and holds staff accountable for meeting department customer service standards in the performance of duties. Utilizes telephone skills effectively as outlined in the Star Service Program. Keeps all private information about staff or patients confidential. Meets or exceeds customer service improvement targets as demonstrated by dashboards, etc. General Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing (if LVN) or school of psychiatric technology (if LPT). Current California license to practice vocational nursing or LPT. Satisfactory completion of state approved IV Therapy Course with IV certification if LVN. BLS NIHSS Certification Minimum one year LVN/LPT experience, preferably in acute care setting. Knowledge of Psychiatric Medication and Patients Rights. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ICU ACLS Completion of basic dysrhythmia course. Minimum one year Med/Surg experience. ER ACLS MAB or PART or CPI Certification PALS Minimum one year Med/Surg experience. Behavioral Health MAB, PART or CPI certific We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.