Clinic Resource LVN - Hilborn Cardiology (Full Time, Day)

At Northbay Health, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for delivery of direct patient care of assigned patients under the supervision of the registered nurse. The LVN, utilizing the Jean Watson’s Nursing Theory of Caring and the Relationship Based Care Model, practices basic assessment (data collection), participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the care plan or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan in accordance with the functional and developmental needs of each patient.

Performs other duties as assigned. Primary Job Duties Provides direct patient care according to documented plan of care. Completes basic physical observation data collection of assigned patients on admission and on each shift. Participates in development of the plan of care. Contributes to updating the plan of care in collaboration with the RN.

Participates in developing a discharge plan in collaboration with the RN. Participates in patient/family teaching. Maintains professional standards by participating in committees, in services, QA activities, standards development, etc. Promotes self-care philosophy through patient/family participation. Administers PO, SL, enteric, IM, SQ, ID, Rectal, Ophthalmic, Otic, topical, intranasal, and transdermal medications per hospital policy and procedure.

May be required to complete IV certification on a unit specific basis. Obtains blood products from the lab. After completion of an Intravenous (IV) therapy course approved by the LVN Board of Nursing: Administers IV fluids as defined as: solutions of electrolytes, nutrients, and vitamins.

Education

Completion of accredited LVN Program. Licensure/Certification: Current California LVN license. IV certified, or obtains IV certification within 60 days of hire. Current AHA or equivalent certification in CPR required Experience, Knowledge and Skills: One year’s experience in ambulatory care setting preferred. Bilingual preferred.

Demonstrated effective time management skills. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing ambulatory nursing care as appropriate for patients in the following age groups: Geriatric, Adult, Young Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal.