LVN - Non Clinical

Company: Mercy Hospital Bakersfield
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.

Responsibilities:
Position Summary:Assist the registered nurse in direct patient care. Provides ongoing follow-up assessment and intervention under the supervision of the registered nurse. Provides basic patient care as needed. Fosters a collaborative working relationship within and outside of the department. Provides patient and family education as appropriate.

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:CA LVNBLS (AHA required)IV certification (required in 90 days)Skills:Ability to follow regulations of the Hospital pertaining to job performance, behavior and patient care. Ability to be flexible in meeting the need of varying situations. Ability to comply with Mercy Hospital's standards of personal hygiene, grooming and uniform dress. Ability to maintain continuing education requirements for licensure. CA LVN License with IV certification. CPRPreferred:Ability to demonstrate respect for people in ethical and courteous behavior to patients, patient relatives, visitors and fellow employees. Ability to accept supervision and guidance and work cooperatively with others.Prefer experience from ED or Urgent Care. 1-2 years of direct patient care preferred. EKG Technician Competency, IV Skills and phlebotomy skills

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