LVN - FT Nights- Brea, CA

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammate

$8,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS WITH ONE YEAR COMMITTMENT.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
• Consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition with regard to assigned patients.
• Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
• 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.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious / spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Interacts professionally with patient / family and involves patient / family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services / Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.
• Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Expectations

Pay Range : $24.97-$32.62 / hr.

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