Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Med Surg - Per Diem, Variable (East Los Angeles)

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.\n
\n Los Angeles Community Hospital has been taking care of generations of east Los Angeles families.

Having a strong presence in our community has been critical to our success since our inception, along with offering quality, compassionate healthcare accessible to everybody.

Most of our doctors, nurses and other employees live in the community, creating a culture of neighbors taking care of neighbors.

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\n We have changed with our community-both in the way we deliver medical care and by reaching beyond the walls of our hospital.

We work closely with community members to help meet their most important needs.

Our 130-bed, acute care hospital offers a wide range of medical programs and services, including cardiology, internal medicine and surgical services.

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\nRequired 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


* Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications:


* Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families


* AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support


* One year of previous experience in a related setting


* AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Foothill Only)

Pay Rate: Min - $35.00 | Max - $35.00


* 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 Contr...