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Job Description Position Summary The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs a wide variety of patient care activities under the direction of registered nursing personnel. Nursing duties include participating in the planning of patient care, assisting with examinations, procedures and treatments, administering medications within scope of practice, and following medication management per policy. Duties also include assisting with ADL's, taking of patients' vital signs, and recording results on patients' charts. Required Qualifications • Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California, • Graduate of an Accredited School of Vocational Nursing or its equivalent, • AHA Basic Life Support, • IV Certification, • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, • Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, • Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment, • Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families, • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support, • One year of previous experience in a related setting These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. • Standing - Constantly, • Walking - Constantly, • Sitting - Occasionally, • Reaching with Hands and Arms - Constantly, • Climb or Balance - Frequently, • Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally, • Talking - Frequently, • Seeing - Constantly, • Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly, • Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly, • Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently, • Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently, • Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Frequently, • Driving - None The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position. • CLINICAL PATIENT CARE: Administers patient medications, including basic IV management, within scope of practice, and participates in treatments and procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner. Recognizes changes in patient conditions, taking appropriate action and documenting intervention. Uses knowledge of aseptic techniques in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressing, irrigation, and cauterizations. Effectively collaborates with the health care team to intervene, and advocate for the safety of the patient, as necessary., • PATIENT COMFORT AND PRIVACY: Assists patient with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL), in consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated preferences, maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times. Maintains a clean safe environment. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance., • DOCUMENTATION OF CARE: Performs assigned nursing duties for the safety, comfort and well-being of patients. Accurately measures and records vital signs. Assists with patient care activities including specimen collection, turning and positioning, and patient transportation. Documents all activities as required., • COMMUNICATION: Empathizes with patient, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, or ethnic background. Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out relationships with the patient, patients' support system and healthcare team. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making. Job Listing ID:1751286 $7,000 Sign-on Bonus Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: To be eligible for the Sign-on Bonus, you must have one or more years of experience. Some restrictions and exceptions may apply. Current Hospital employees are not eligible and former Hospital employees may not be eligible. The Sign-on Bonus Program is only available for full-time regular positions. Bonus payments are made in increments over the course of 12 months to active employees in good standing.

Job DescriptionJob Description The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs a wide variety of patient care activities under the direction of registered nursing personnel. Nursing duties include participating in the planning of patient care, assisting with examinations, procedures and treatments, administering medications within scope of practice, and following medication management per policy. Duties also include assisting with ADL's, taking of patients' vital signs, and recording results on patients' charts. Responsibilities • Administers patient medications, including basic IV management, within scope of practice, and participates in treatments and procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner. Recognizes changes in patient conditions, taking appropriate action and documenting intervention. Uses knowledge of aseptic techniques in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressing, irrigation, and cauterizations. Effectively collaborates with the health care team to intervene, and advocate for the safety of the patient, as necessary., • Assists patient with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL), in consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated preferences, maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times. Maintains a clean & safe environment. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance., • Performs assigned nursing duties for the safety, comfort and well-being of patients. Accurately measures and records vital signs. Assists with patient care activities including specimen collection, turning and positioning, and patient transportation. Documents all activities as required., • Empathizes with patient, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, or ethnic background. Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out relationships with the patient, patients' support system and healthcare team. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making. Required Qualifications: • Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California, • Graduate of an Accredited School of Vocational Nursing or its equivalent, • AHA Basic Life Support, • IV Certification, • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, • Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, • Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment, • Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families, • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support, • One year of previous experience in a related setting Employer DescriptionAs an acute care, 50-bed community hospital, Norwalk Community Hospital provide quality healthcare to the Norwalk and surrounding communities. This includes our 24/7 emergency department and more than a dozen specialties, including pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiology, internal medicine, orthopedics, surgical services and more.

Job DescriptionBenefits: Make a differenceone patient at a time. Were looking for a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide IV infusion therapy in patients homes throughout the North Palm Springs area. If you enjoy one-on-one patient care, working independently, and using your IV skills in a meaningful way, wed love to meet you! What Youll Do: • Provide in-home IV infusion nursing care, • Access, maintain, and care for:, • Ports, • PIVs, • PICC lines, • Administer:, • IV antibiotics, • TPN, • IVIG, • Monitor patients during infusions and report any changes, • Educate patients and families on IV therapy and infection prevention, • Complete clear and timely documentation, • Follow physician orders and safety protocolsWhat Were Looking For:, • Active California RN license in good standing, • IV infusion experience required (home care experience is a plus!), • Comfortable with port access, PICCs, PIVs, IV antibiotics, TPN, and IVIG, • Strong assessment and communication skills, • Ability to work independently in a home setting, • Current BLS/CPR, • Reliable transportation and valid drivers licenseWhy Youll Love Working With Us:, • Flexible scheduling that fits your life, • Competitive pay based on experience, • Supportive and responsive clinical team, • Meaningful one-on-one patient care