LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse - Full Time Nights

Company: Kindred Hospital Paramount
Location: Paramount
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description
Interested in a career with Kindred Hospitals ' a place where you can put your heart into and make a real difference in our patient's lives. -Come and grow your career with Kindred Hospitals, a division of Kindred Healthcare. Our culture of caring for our patients and residents begin with our core values ' our employees. - We are committed to fostering professional growth and dedicated healthcare teams that make us the provider of choice. - We embrace a diverse workforce and understand that hiring outstanding people is the key to providing quality care ' and quality care is what we do every day! - Join us! -Summary:Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN job provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures. -' - - - - - - - - Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN -administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.' - - - - - - - - The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient's condition with regard to assigned patients.' - - - - - - - - The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.' - - - - - - - - The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.' - - - - - - - - The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse.' - - - - - - - - The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.' - - - - - - - - The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. - Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.' - - - - - - - -The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.' - - - - - - - - The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists with admitting, discharging and transferring of patients.' - - - - - - - - The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs. -$24.48 - 34.32 hourly. - -$8,000 Sign on bonus - - - - -Qualifications
Education:Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses. -Licenses/Certification:Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.BCLS Certification.Intravenous Blood Certification preferred. -Experience:Minimum six months prior experience in an acute care setting preferred. -

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