LVN (Outpatient) - Full Time, Fowler Medical Office

Job Description

Lying just inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Adventist Health Reedley has been serving the Central Valley since 2011.

We are comprised of a 49-bed acute care hospital and 60 clinics in 27 rural communities with primary and specialty care services.

Reedley is a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts as it is located in the central San Joaquin Valley portion of California, close to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.

Job Summary :

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.

Job Requirements :

Education and Work Experience :

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

Licenses / Certifications :

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of practice : Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification : Required
• Arrhythmia certification : Preferred
• Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN / LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) : Required

Essential Functions :

• 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 on 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.) Administers medications.
• Orders / restocks supplies as assigned, according to established par levels. Maintains neatness / cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements :

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc.

as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities.

Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission : living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.