Licensed Vocational Nurse
Posted on: 25 Dec 2021
Norwalk, CA
Job Description
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.
Southern California Hospital
Culver City, CA
From the day it opened as an eight-bed clinic in 1925, Southern California Hospital at Culver City (SCH-CC) has dedicated itself to providing quality care to the culturally diverse populations of the Culver City and West Los Angeles communities. SCH-CC is part of the Southern California Healthcare System, which includes Southern California Hospital at Hollywood and Southern California Hospital at Van Nuys. With a combined bed capacity of over 570 beds, the three-hospital system represents the fourth-largest combined facility in the greater Los Angeles region.
Now at 420 beds, SCH-CC is a general acute care hospital that utilizes many of the latest medical treatments and technologies. The hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient acute care services, including an orthopedic center, cardiovascular services, acute rehabilitation, sub-acute care, psychiatric care and chemical dependency programs. Additionally, SCH-CC operates a 24-hour emergency services center, which serves as a paramedic receiving station and is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and nurse specialists.
Our Mission
To improve the healing and wellness of the patients and communities we serve.
Our Vision
To serve our community with distinction through excellence in health care.
Our Values
Leadership
Accountability
Service
Excellence
Caring
Respect
Patients come first in everything we do. Our primary focus is on the complete care of the patient—in a healing environment, with compassionate hospitality and a collaborative team approach to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. You can be confident you are being taken care of by an expert medical staff utilizing some of the most advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies available. Yet, we never lose sight of the intangibles—from the friendly and helpful people in the admitting office to our dedicated staff members.
Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing for your health and comfort. You are not just our patient, you are our guest.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees1001 to 5000
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Website
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