Salary Range: $26.57 - $40.85/hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of a registered nurse, provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
- Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
- Follows patient identification procedures, provides appropriate information for all patient procedures, and collects and handles specimens.
- Assesses and implements prescribed interventions for the patient.
- Implements and documents discharge plan for each patient.
- Recognizes that ethical/legal/medical dilemmas exist in nursing practice and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions.
- Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment.
- Assists with the care and maintenance of department equipment.
- Completes and maintains accurate charting of patient records and record keeping of equipment and quality measures.
- Collaborates with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of care across the continuum, providing timely, safe, and quality care.
- Responsible for providing a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for the patient and the staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- One or more years of experience in a healthcare facility.
- Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
License Required:
Current LVN License to practice in the State of California.
Certifications Required:
Current BLS Certification.
About Hoag:
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional healthcare delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 15 urgent care facilities, 10 health and wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven institutes providing specialized services in cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, spine, women's health, and orthopedics through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute.
Hoag is the highest-ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
Job Segment: LVN, Nursing, Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology, Vascular, Healthcare
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