Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Med Surg

Department:

North 1 Med SurgPrimarily Nights (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Minimum Pay Range:

$33.17 - $39.81

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Vocational Nurse works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled care and observation to assigned patients for a designated period of time, in support of Marshall Medical Center’s standard of practice. Maintains positive public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner.  Ensures the safe handling of infectious material(s) to protect all patients and employees.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program with a current California LVN License required. 

• Current California IV certification for LVNs

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. 

 Knowledge:

• Minimum of 5 years recent acute care LVN or related/equivalent experience is preferred. 

• Ability to recognize normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms is preferred. 

• Cardiac Telemetry experience is preferred for MS II positions.

Skills:

• Must have good communication skills and be able to organize and prioritize patient care tasks effectively. 

• Must have the physical and mental health sufficient to accomplish duties of a LVN. 

• Must meet Marshall Medical Center’s pharmacology requirements.