What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN All Shifts-Part Time position at Hanford Post Acute?
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities of an LVN
- Examining and recording the changes in the clinical conditions of the patients.
- Taking specimens like blood, urine, sputum, etc.
- Administering medications.
- Taking care of ostomies.
- Changing wound dressings.
- Feeding the patients through a gastrostomy tube.
- At the time of emergency, they perform CPR.
QUALIFICATIONS: * 1. Excellent communication skills at level necessary for taking patients’ medical histories, understanding provider and supervisor instructions, and for accurately documenting patients’ medical information. Ability to effectively communicate with patient population and staff while demonstrating a high degree of diplomacy and tact.
- 2. Intermediate to advanced computing and phone skills.
- 3. Working knowledge of “Universal Precautions” and demonstrated professionalism at all times
- 4. Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment
- 5. Possess a thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure according to the general standards set forth by HIPAA.
- 6. Culturally sensitive and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with ethnically diverse populations.
- 7. Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to work on an as-needed basis in order to meet operational needs of the clinic.
Job Type: Full-time
COVID-19 considerations:
Informal interview via phone is conducted followed by in person short interview using proper face covering and maintaining social distancing.