Join T&T Staffing as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and make a difference in patients' lives by providing compassionate care. This rewarding position involves medical history recording, patient monitoring, and daily assistance in a supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Record a patient's medical history accurately
Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
Observe patients under treatment to identify progress and side-effects of medications
Monitor patients' condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing, etc.
Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, clean and dress wounds, and assist with other basic medical care tasks
Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
Communicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions
Required Qualifications
Proven experience as LVN
Current CA LVN license
Current BLS/CPR issued by the American Heart Association
Able to pass a drug screen and background check
Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices