vocational nurse

Front Porch Communities and Services

<div>Claremont Manor Retirement Community
Pay Range: $35.00 - $38.00
Full-Time: 9:00am-5:30pm (Tuesday-Saturday)
Summary:
 
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Director of Health Services is responsible for supervising CNA's / Nurses Aids to ensure that quality patient care and needs. 
 
<div>Detailed responsibilities:
 
<ul><li>Licensed Vocational Nurse 1
</li><li>Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
</li><li>Arrives to work on time, in proper clean uniform, good personal hygiene and with nametag visible
</li><li>Coordinates and performs resident assessments and plan of care evaluations when appropriate
</li><li>Coordinates and performs needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the patient plan of care or as ordered by the physician
</li><li>Ensures all needed emergency measures are followed as per facility policy and within standards of nursing practice
</li><li>Maintains inventory of medical supplies and medications to meet patient/resident needs
</li><li>Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected
</li><li>Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy
</li><li>Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Uses equipment correctly and safely in performing patient/resident care Follows department safety protocols at all times Wears safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
</li><li>Follows highest standards of cleanliness Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs
</li><li>Attends all mandatory in-service meetings Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures
</li><li>Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
</li><li>All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees 
</li></ul> 
</div><div>Competencies and skills:
 
Essential:
 
<ul><li></li><li>Must be able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures of the facility.
</li><li>Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
</li><li>Must be able to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately. 
</li></ul></div><div>Credentials:
 
Essential:
 
<ul><li>Licensed Vocational Nurse - California 
</li></ul></div><div>Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
 
Essential:
 
<ul><li>Vocational School Certification or Associate&rsquo;s degree 
</li></ul> 
</div><div>Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
 
Essential:
 
<ul><li>0 Year with knowledge of State and Federal regulations
</li></ul>Nonessential:
 
<ul><li>0 Year long term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nurse 
</li></ul></div> 
Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate&rsquo;s knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable). 
 
Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance. 
 
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Licensed Vocational Nurse

San Ysidro Health

Position Summary: 
Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider performs routine patient care, excluding administration of IV medications, as directed by San Ysidro Health policies and procedures in a medical office or clinic setting.
 
Essential Functions of the Job: 
<ul>
<li>Upholds San Ysidro Health’s Policies and Procedures, Core Values and competencies and applicable state, federal and local laws.</li>
<li>Performs routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care providers following established clinical protocols and policies and procedures within defined scope of education, training, and responsibilities.</li>
<li>Documents pertinent patient information, nursing procedures and patient responses in EHR, following established SYH guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.</li>
<li>Performs data collection focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status; also, nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.</li>
<li>Completes chart preparation and management for scheduled patients.</li>
<li>Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members.</li>
<li>Ability to work and support other ambulatory care roles in clinic</li>
<li>Establishes patient care priorities based on essential patient needs and availability of unit resources (time, personnel, equipment, and supplies).</li>
<li>Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them.</li>
<li>Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.</li>
<li>Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.</li>
<li>Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.</li>
<li>Follows SYH process for communicating patient test results and follow-up.</li>
<li>Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and other pertinent information as required by specific clinic.</li>
<li>Implement patient education techniques such as health coaching and teach back to support self-management. Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them.</li>
<li>Implements patient care functions including but not limited to sterile wound dressing/packing, urine catheter insertion/removal, suture and staple removal.</li>
<li>Performs point of care testing, including but not limited to urine tests, pregnancy tests, A1C, and others as directed.</li>
<li>Handles clinic use medication inventories and orders and replenishes medical supplies, medications, and materials throughout the day as needed. Maintains clinic inventory logs.</li>
<li>Prepares and administers medications, excluding IV medications, as directed by physician order and in accordance with SYH policy and procedure.</li>
<li>Participates and responds and may efficiently lead in emergency situations following established protocols, informing appropriate people, and documenting events. When assigned to clinical emergency codes.</li>
<li>Autoclave: oversight of process to ensure the cleaning, processing, sterilizing, and checking of instruments complies to meet audit and infection control requirements.</li>
<li>Assists the physician with therapeutic and diagnostic patient care functions which may require sterile technique, wound care, urine catheter insertion/removal, wound care, inhalation treatments, minor surgery support, removal or application of dressings, EKG, visual testing, and audiometric testing.</li>
<li>Follow Infection Control policy and procedures guidelines, including aseptic techniques.</li>
<li>Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by San Ysidro Health.</li>
<li>Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice</li>
<li>Follow all SYH ambulatory care policies, and established workflow process</li>
<li>Immunization coordination: oversight of clinic’s daily routine workflow, excursion reporting process and emergency vaccine management plan.</li>
<li>Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority as appropriate.</li>
<li>Participate regularly in staff development training, meetings and activities for clinics to support continuous quality improvement.</li>
<li>Assist with annual competency skills sign off</li>
<li>Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by San Ysidro Health.</li>
<li>Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.</li>
<li>Ensure the clinical area is audit prepared by completing monthly Quality Assurance packet and addressing deficiencies.</li>
<li>Participates in unit and department Performance and Quality Improvement activities.</li>
<li>Participates in nursing research activities as requested</li>
<li>Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information</li>
<li>Aids with nursing schedule and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.</li>
<li>If practicing in a specialty/extended role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
<li>This job has no supervisory responsibilities</li>
</ul>
Customer Service/ Patient-Centered Care: 
<ul>
<li>Practices customer service standards as defined by SYH and specified clinic.</li>
<li>Anticipates the customer's needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.</li>
<li>Promptly responds to alarms and patient requests.</li>
<li>Facilitates the customer's ability to utilize resources.</li>
<li>Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment.</li>
</ul>
Team Commitment: 
<ul>
<li>Effective team member who is adaptable, cooperative, and willing to assist others.</li>
<li>Works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.</li>
<li>Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.</li>
<li>Takes accountability for own actions.</li>
<li>Actively participates in departmental professional development activities.</li>
<li>Adheres to Attendance Policy.</li>
</ul>
Message Management Details: 
<ul>
<li>May assist with medication Prior Authorization</li>
<li>Follow the established Message management process</li>
<li>De-escalate and service recovery for concerned patients</li>
<li>Telephone triage using clear triage protocol and clinical judgement</li>
<li>Telehealth visit support</li>
</ul>
Vaccination Program & Immunization Coordination: 
<ul>
<li>Provide comprehensive support for vaccination program including vaccine administration reconciliation verification inventory management patient outreach staff training reinforcement and required reporting internal and external</li>
<li>Coordinate immunization efforts by overseeing daily clinical workflow communication program updates participate in quality improvement initiative managed vaccine excursions and emergency plans and ensuring compliance with training and reporting requirements</li>
</ul>
Job Requirements
 
Experience Preferred: 
<ul>
<li>1 year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse</li>
</ul>
Education Required: 
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma/GED</li>
<li>Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program</li>
</ul>
Certifications Required: 
<ul>
<li>Current license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in California</li>
<li>Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification</li>
</ul>
(American Heart Association)
 
Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job: 
<ul>
<li>Ability to read, write and comprehend English</li>
<li>Ability to read, write and comprehend medical information and terminology</li>
<li>Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written</li>
<li>Good interpersonal skills</li>
</ul>
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Continuous standing/walking/twisting. Prolonged sitting</li>
<li>Occasionally lifts pushes and/or transfers patients</li>
<li>Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness)</li>
<li>Assisting with providing coverage as needed throughout all SYH clinic locations</li>
<li>Will complete a self-ergonomic evaluation on LMS for home office</li>
<li>Ability to work a varied, 40 hours per week schedule to include evenings and/or weekends, between the hours of 8 am to 8pm</li>
</ul>
Universal Requirements: 
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.
 
About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

License Vocational Nurse

Shannon Health

<div><div><div>Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical areas.
Supervises the Following Positions
Positions: N/A
Physical Requirements
<ul><li>The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
</li><li>The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)</li>
<li>Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
</li><li>Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.</li>
<li>May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.</li>
<li>May have to handle emergency situations.</li>
<li>May be subject to irregular hours.</li>
<li>May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.</li>
<li>May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
</li><li>Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.</li>
<li>Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
<ul><li>Sitting- Occasionally</li>
<li>Walking- Continuously</li>
<li>Standing- Occasionally</li>
<li>Bending-Occasionally
</li><li>Squatting- Occasionally
</li><li>Climbing-Occasionally</li>
<li>Kneeling-Occasionally</li>
<li>Twisting-Occasionally</li> 
</ul></li></ul>Visual and Hearing Requirements
<ul><li>Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.</li>
<li>Must be able to hear clearly with assistance</li>
</ul>
Working Conditions
Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. This role may include working in less-than-ideal home conditions, which can include exposure to extreme temperatures and environments that may not meet typical cleanliness standards such as clutter, unkept surfaces, and homes with pets. Works in various conditions.
Performance: Essential Functions
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.
Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.
Quality &amp; Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.
Computer Knowledge &amp; Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.
Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.
Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy. 
Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions
<ul><li>Administers and documents medication administration in accordance with hospital policies; Demonstrates knowledge of medications administered to include normal dosages, side effects and expected out comes.</li>
<li>Ability to identify emergency situations; uses sound judgement in responding to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner; verifies sponge, needles and instruments before closure of incision.
</li><li>Adheres to Standards and recommended practices for specific nursing service area(s). Provides a safe supportive environment for surgical/procedural patients and expected practice behaviors based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation.
</li><li>Attends meetings and in-services as assigned; follows work schedules and demonstrates good attendance; works independently, uses time effectively and completes work by assigned deadlines; performs other duties as needed to ensure optimal customer satisfaction.</li>
<li>Coordinates daily activities and work assignments to best meet the patient's needs.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
Education
<ul><li>Required
<ul><li>High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
</li><li>Completion of an accredited nursing program
</li></ul></li><li>Preferred
<ul><li>Associate&rsquo;s degree in Nursing
</li></ul></li></ul>Experience:
<ul><li>Preferred
<ul><li>Two or more years of experience in Nursing
</li></ul></li></ul>Certification/Licensure:
<ul><li>Required
<ul><li>Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
</li><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
<ul><li>Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date</li> 
</ul></li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Preferred
<ul><li>Certification in a Nursing Specialty Area, by an organization recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing
</li></ul></li></ul></div></div> 
Location: Shannon Health &middot; OB GYN - CLINIC 
Schedule: Full Time, Days, M-F</div>

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

CHRISTUS Health

<div>Description<div> 
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a premier medical facility found in a town known for its ranching history and rich in Texas culture in Kingsville, Texas. Licensed for 100 beds, the hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center general acute care facility offering complete Medical and Surgical Services including Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Skilled Nursing, as well as, Emergency, Intensive Care, Cardiac and Comprehensive Diagnostic Services serving the resident of Kleberg, Brooks, Kennedy and southern Nueces counties.
CHRISTUS Spohn Kleberg Plaza houses the hospital&rsquo;s birthing services with modern, state-of-the-art labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum rooms (LDRPs,) a nursery, the Cissy Horlock Taub Women&rsquo;s Center (a diagnostic and education/resource center) and physician office suites. Outpatient rehabilitation services including occupational, and speech therapy, wound care, physical and aquatic therapy are offered at two convenient locations in Kingsville.</div>
<div>At CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg, we respect what each individual brings to our faith-based mission of healing, and to our commitment to provide the very finest health care. Your background, your skills and your personality are welcome here. We have a supportive environment where quality of work and quality of life are in balance.</div>
Summary:
Under general supervision, performs research and analysis of healthcare data. Assists in evaluating, writing, and presenting reports.
Requirements:
<ul><li>Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing is required</li><li>
1 to 3 years</li><li>
Current Texas State LVN license required</li></ul>
Work Schedule: 
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time</div>

Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinical Data Analyst II - Quality Management

Nexion Health, Inc.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
 
12-hour shifts offered
 
(7am-7pm, 7pm-7am)
 
Rate: 
Competitive wage, based on experience
 
Open Shift: 
7am - 7pm
 
7pm - 7am
 
Nexion is a "Great Place to Work" because we provide: 
Free employee and family telehealth immediately upon hire
 
Medical / Dental / Vision Care
 
Early Pay
 
FSA / HSA / 401k
 
Educational Advancement
 
Scholarship for employees and dependents
 
Emergency Relief
 
Requirements: 
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license required
 
Learn more about Nexion at www.nexion-health.com
 
EOE M/F/D/V

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
 
$4000 Sign-on bonus for full-time employment
 
Rate: 
$25.00 - $27.00 / hr. based on experience
 
Shift Differential $5/ weekends
 
Available Shifts: 
3pm-11pm Monday - Friday
 
11pm-7am Monday - Friday
 
Excellent Benefits Package
 
INDNUR
 
Nexion is a "Great Place to Work" because we provide: 
Free employee and family telehealth immediately upon hire
 
Medical / Dental / Vision Care
 
Early Pay FSA / HSA / 401k
 
Educational Advancement
 
Scholarship for employees and dependents
 
Emergency Relief
 
Requirements: 
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license required
 
Learn more about Nexion at www.nexion-health.com
 
EOE M/F/D/V

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