What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN-SEIU position at Marian Regional Medical Center?
Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse the LVN performs assigned duties to support patient care to all ages. Duties include collection of lab samples (e.g., drawing blood, urine, sputum), performing point of care testing, obtaining vital signs, starting IV's, inserting foleys, inserting nasogastric tubes, delivering wound care and assisting with other procedures. LVN will report observations regarding patient status to the registered nurse. LVN will also support department activities (e.g., compile packets, check crash carts, stocking unit and cleaning work areas). The LVN can serve as a unit receptionist and order transcriber. Assembles, maintains and files the medical record according to department policy and procedure. The LVN may be assigned other duties in addition to the major responsibilities listed above.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- I.V. certification/approved course
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, CA State
- CPR/BLS
Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
Salary : $29 - $36