Licensed Vocational Nurse Med Surg - Loan Forgiveness & $7,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Days
Company: Alta Hospitals
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Current Employees Click HERE Current employees can apply
directly through the Internal Careers Center online for Prospect
Medical job openings in California. For a streamlined application
process, all you need is your four-digit employee ID number and a
digital copy of your r--sum-- handy before you apply. Note:
Internal applicants not eligible for any Sign On Bonus. Requisition
#: 25958 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Med Surg - Full Time, Days
(Los Angeles) We are hospitals and affiliated medical groups,
working closely together for the benefit of every person who comes
to us for care. We build comprehensive networks of quality
healthcare services that are designed to offer our patients highly
coordinated, personalized care and help them live healthier lives.
Through collaboration, we strive to provide all of our patients and
medical group members with the quality, affordable healthcare they
need and deserve. 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. Job
Responsibilities/Duties
- 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 Control
procedures and HIPAA compliance.
- Performs assigned nursing duties for the safety, comfort and
well-being of patients. Accurately measures and records vital
signs. Assists with patient care activities including specimen
collection, turning and positioning, and patient transportation.
Documents all activities as required.
- Empathizes with patient, expresses compassion and understanding
for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for
the age, and cultural, religious, or ethnic background. Actively
engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work
and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry
out relationships with the patient, patients' support system and
healthcare team. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent
judgement and decision making.
- Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating patient
care, under the direct supervision of an RN/Physician. Participates
in the development of long and short term goals consistent with
treatment plans, standards of practice, and the plan of care.
Consistently ensures nursing practice is within scope of licensure
and compliant with hospital wide standards of nursing care.
Qualifications Minimum Education: Graduate of an Accredited School
of Vocational Nursing or its equivalent required. Minimum
Experience: 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. One (1) year of
previous experience in a related setting preferred. Bilingual
skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
preferred. Req. Certification/Licensure: Active, current, and
unencumbered Licensure as a Vocational Nurse in the State of
California required. AHA Basic Life Support and IV Certification
required. Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City
Employees only) required. AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(Foothill Only) preferred. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
preferred. Sign On Bonus Eligibility: To be eligible for the Sign
On Bonus, you must have one or more years (1+) of acute care LVN
hospital experience. Current Alta Hospital employees are not
eligible and former Alta Hospital employees may not be eligible.
The Sign on Bonus Program is only available for full-time LVN
positions. Bonus payments are made in increments over the course of
12 months to active employees in good standing. Employee Value
Proposition Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., is guided by a diverse
and highly experienced leadership core. This group maintains the
vision that has made Prospect a needed difference-maker in the
lives of so many patients today, and many executives contribute to
our continued efforts. As a member of our highly effective team of
professionals you will receive:
- Company 401K
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Paid time-off
- Life insurance How to Apply To apply for this role, or search
our other openings, please visit and click on a location to begin
your journey to a new career with us! We are an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against
applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender
identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If
you need special accommodation for the application process, please
contact Human Resources. EEOC is the Law: Keywords: LVN, Nursing,
LPT. Vocation, Vocational, Allied Health Position Summary
Employment Status: Regular Full-time Shift: Days Work Schedule:
Variable Address: Los Angeles - 4081 East Olympic Boulevard - Los
Angeles, California 90023 Reasonably expect to pay: Min: $24.40
Max: $33.60 Union Pay Info: Non Union Position - See above for
salary range ( If Union Position - Please Click link to see Union
Pay information) Back Apply Now
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