LVN Emergency Department; Per Diem, Night Shift

Centrally located in the heart of California, Adventist Health Tulare serves the Central Valley since 2018. The facility operates a 108-bed acute care hospital, an emergency department and offers primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Tulare is situated in a geographically diverse region that offers many outdoor recreation opportunities and is within an hour’s travel time to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks.

The area provides a great cost of living and close-knit communities.

Performs procedures which require specialized training for general nursing care and related services for assigned patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), in accordance with established policy. Participates in the planning for and provision of patient care. Uses knowledge of asepsis in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressings, irritations and cauterizations. Provides functional direction to ancillary personnel.

• High School Education/GED or equivalent:
  Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience:
  Preferred

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of practice:
  Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
  Required
• Arrhythmia certification:
  Preferred

• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS:
  Required

• Provides care for assigned patients, under the supervision of an Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standard and nursing process.
• Performs admission assessments, and ongoing re‑assessments based on departmental specific policy and procedures. Assists in the development of a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient.
• Implements and coordinates plan of care utilizing appropriate organizational skills and reporting mechanisms. Implements individual teaching plans, including Patient Teaching Protocols and discharge Plans, based on mutual goal setting and with emphasis on patient decision making.
• Performs assigned clinical procedures (i.e., phlebotomy, injections, drug screens, etc.) and administers medications.
• Orders/restocks supplies as assigned, according to established par levels. Maintains neatness/cleanliness in assigned areas, i.e., Pre‑op, PACU, soiled corridor, utility rooms, lounges, locker rooms and restrooms. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning throughout department, according to established schedule and assigned area.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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