Licensed Vocational Nurse

$29 - $32 / hour

Job Title: License Vocational Nurse

Reports To: Center Manager

Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is clinically responsible for all patients in a department. He/she/they delegate(s) tasks to ancillary back-office staff based on scope of practice, and coordinates care with the provider(s).

Exer Core Responsibilities: 

Has a positive work ethic and inspires others; models genuine, caring, and friendly behaviors
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and understanding of audience needs
Through a genuinely positive style of communication, makes each patient feel informed and understood
Is an effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback, and can be counted on to meet commitments
Is able to keep up with the workflow of the Exer environment; faces tasks and challenges with energy and passion
Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals
Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance

Major Responsibilities: 

Prioritizes patient safety and patient satisfaction; maintains awareness of dignity, comfort, and safety needs of patient
Always provides excellent patient care; practices strong nursing autonomy in patient care while coordinating care with an ED MD
Triages patients while obtaining vital signs, a thorough history, and a nursing assessment
Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation and understanding, and reduce apprehension
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
Delegates within scope-of-practice to other clinical staff; manages patient flow within the center by effectively communicating with all disciplines
Prepares equipment and aids provider during treatment and examination of patient
Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions; notifies provider of patient condition as well as any changes to it, reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
Responds to life saving situations according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols; must be comfortable running “codes”
Provides direct patient care interventions according to scope of practice, and as ordered by the provider
Initiates a thorough patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the provider and/or policy, including patient and family instruction
Provides direct patient care interventions according to scope of practice, and as ordered by the provider
Maintains, checks, and utilizes a variety of laboratory and testing equipment
Follows up with all patients to ensure good outcomes; assists with the implementation of further treatment, as necessary
Adheres to standard and disease-specific precautions, practices proper handwashing and utilization of personal protective equipment
Maintains a clean and orderly environment
Participates in quality improvement activities
Participates in the monitoring of inventory control and supplies
Is mindful of procedure and equipment costs and is a steward for the company

Requirements:

Must have a current and unrestricted License Vocational Nurse Diploma
Must have at least 1 year of prior clinical experience
Must be IV/Phlebotomy certified
Must be comfortable with IV administration, phlebotomy, processing labs (blood and urine), injections, ear lavage, and performing EKGs
Must be BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified
Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills
Must provide weekend coverage; 3-4 Saturdays or Sundays per month

Working Conditions:
Center-Based. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Exer is an Equal Opportunity employer to all, regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, association with a member of a protected class, bereavement leave, cannabis use, color, disability (physical, intellectual/developmental, or mental health/psychiatric.), Family Care and Medical Leave (CFRA) related to serious health condition of employee or family member, child bonding, or military exigencies, gender identity or expression, genetic information or characteristic, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), military and veteran status, national origin (includes language restrictions), participation in an EEO protected activity, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), race (includes hairstyle and hair texture), religious creed (includes dress and grooming practices), reproductive health decision making, reproductive loss leave, sex/gender, and sexual orientation.

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