Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Med Surg

Department:
North 1 Med Surg
Shift:
Primarily Nights (United States of America)
Employee Type:
Regular
Per Diem Type (if applicable):
Minimum Pay Range:
$31.54 - $39.42
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Licensed Vocational Nurse works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled care and observation to assigned patients for a designated period of time, in support of Marshall Medical Center's standard of practice. Maintains positive public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner. Ensures the safe handling of infectious material(s) to protect all patients and employees.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program with a current California LVN License required.
• Current California IV certification for LVNs
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Knowledge:

• Minimum of 5 years recent acute care LVN or related/equivalent experience is preferred.
• Ability to recognize normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms is preferred.
• Cardiac Telemetry experience is preferred for MS II positions.

Skills:

• Must have good communication skills and be able to organize and prioritize patient care tasks effectively.
• Must have the physical and mental health sufficient to accomplish duties of a LVN.
• Must meet Marshall Medical Center's pharmacology requirements.