[ref. f93801901] Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Emergency Services
Overview:
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Founded in 1972, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. Our highly qualified team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment.Patients treated at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting. For more information visit www.lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com.
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Responsibilities:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA Regulations and triage process in the ER setting.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING- Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- IV certification upon hire; Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification preferred.
- ACLS (AHA/ARC) certificate required 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- PALS (AHA/ARC) certificate required 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- NRP certificate required 90 days of hire and maintain current.
- EDAP certificate required 6 months of hire and maintain current.
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $28.00 to $37.68. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.