jobs in Manhattan Beach, CA

Nursing Jobs in Manhattan Beach, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Full-Time, Days

$27.50 - $43.99 / hour

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct or indirect nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices and ethics, and concepts under the direction of a practitioner to meet patient needs in the medical office setting. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram . Required Skills Strong verbal and written skills. Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety. Good understanding of nursing principles. Good understanding of patient/family teaching principles. Knowledge of computer practice management systems and other computerized systems (Microsoft Office programs, electronic health record systems). Good communication skills, bilingual in Spanish helpful. Required Experience Required: Current California LVN license Evidence of continuing education Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card. Preferred: Experience in direct nursing care in the medical office setting. Address 11411 Brookshire Ave. Salary 27.50-43.99 Shift Days Zip Code 90241

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6 days ago

Registered Nurse

AHMC Healthcare San Gabriel, CA

Overview Assesses patient/family health problems and resources, takes a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care provided by the nursing team. Provides technical nursing care and interventions to designated patient populations. This position requires providing service to a one or more age populations including an ill young adolescent through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Admission coordination, make nursing assignments, coordinate shift activities and quality control functions This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Responsibilities Completes and documents initial assessment/care within required time frames. Performs reassessments/care at intervals as required or appropriate to the patient’s specific needs. Ensures physical assessment/care includes all major body systems. Ensures spiritual assessment/care includes actual/expressed needs. Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into assessment/care. Correctly differentiates between normal and abnormal findings. Makes appropriate referrals for positive high risk screens. Identifies educational needs upon admission and thereafter. Identifies barriers to learning. Provides teaching based on identified needs. Evaluates the effectiveness of instruction provided. Assessment and teaching incorporates cultural and ethnic factors. Assessment and teaching incorporates functional needs. Develops and implements the plan of care based on assessment findings. Establishes the plan of care on admission. Re-evaluates and modifies the plan of care, based on the patient’s response to the interventions. Communicates the plan of care to members of the nursing team. Involves the patient/family in developing the plan of care. Demonstrates sound clinical judgement in decision-making regarding patient care. Communicates effectively with physicians and allied health team. Coordinates nursing care with other disciplines involved. Involves allied health team members, as necessary. Actively participates in multidisciplinary care conferences Provides local wound care as ordered. Applies dressings as ordered or as appropriate to the type of wound. Documents nursing interventions using the FOCUS charting format. Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and post-care. Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for suicide or unpredictable behavior. Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for falls and skin breakdown. Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures. Functions in a Code Blue quickly and calmly providing CPR, administering and documenting medications/interventions accurately. Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care. Communicates significant changes in patient’s condition/status in a timely manner. Understands actions, side-effects, contra-indications of drugs. Follows five “rights” of medication administration. Adheres to medication policies, practices and standards. Administers medication, intravenous therapy and fluid management only on physician request and guidance. Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use. Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use. Differentiates between patient complications and equipment malfunction. Uses the following equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions, including but not limited to: IV Pump Glucoscan PCA Pump Tube Feeding Pump Chest Tube Suction Defibrillator Telemetry transmitter Other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE Graduate of a RN School of Nursing BSN- Preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bilingual (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Chinese) preferred Computer skills LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Current California RN License Current ACLS, BLS (AHA) NIH Certification - within 90 days of hire