Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Full Time Days 8K Sign On Bonus

At Scion Health
, 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 teammates.

• 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.
• Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medications, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
• Consults with and keeps the Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition for assigned patients.
• Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Administers medications following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
• Assists with rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates and revises the plan of care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and 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 patients and families and involves them in the plan of care.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
• Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify age-specific needs and provide care accordingly.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical errors.

• Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License
• BLS Certification required
• Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred
• ACLS may be required in certain care areas

• Minimum six months’ prior experience in an acute care setting preferred

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and clinical condition
• Basic computer knowledge
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Salary Range: $24.97 - $32.62/Hour
• Scion Health has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.