Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Are you looking for growth? Are you interested in helping build a hospital from the ground up? Join us today and help make Coalinga Regional Medical Center the best little hospital around!:POSITION SUMMARY:Using independent and interdependent judgment, the Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care plan is followed. In collaboration with the physician, the LVN/LPN assures implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follows up of the plan of care for the patient population.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:This position requires a valid temporary or permanent CA State Practical/ Vocational Nurse License. The individual must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, be dedicated to the provision of quality patient care, and use sound judgement in decision-making. CPR certification required. EKG (Advanced 12 Lead for Medical Professionals) certification, a valid ACLS certification and IV and Blood withdrawal certification required within six months of hire.Ability to maintain assigned work hours: Requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours.The duties and responsibilities are listed below. It is the expectation of the institution that the employee be able to demonstrate competency in each area. It is the duty of the institution to provide orientation and performance evaluation in each area stated.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in an on-going systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of the patient/family through interview, observation, and physical examination.

Interprets assessment data and information to develop a nursing care plan which contains problem identification, nursing diagnosis, nursing orders, approaches, interventions, short/long term goals, and discharge planning.

Assures that medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately, and integrates the medical care plan into the provision of nursing care.

Assures that medication/I.V. administration is correct and according to the established nursing policies and procedures.

Provides for personal and environmental safety in accordance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures

Demonstrates skills in handling emergency and life-threatening situations

Assures that documents in the medical record are complete, factual, accurate and timely.

Provides nursing care to meet patient needs: