Loma Linda University Medical Center
Palm Desert, CA, USA
VA-Palm Desert - Our mission is to participate in Jesus Christ’s ministry, bringing health, healing, and wholeness to humanity by: Creating a supportive faculty practice framework that allows Loma Linda University School of Medicine physicians and surgeons to educate, conduct research, and deliver quality health care with optimum efficiency, deploying a motivated and competent workforce trained in customer service and whole person care principles and providing safe, seamless and satisfying health care encounters for patients while upholding the highest standards of fiscal integrity and clinical ethics. Our core values are compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork and wholeness. The VA LVN is responsible for providing nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics. A back up resource for the Lead LVN, MA/PSR’s, RNCM’s, physicians, and other departments regarding VA policies and procedures. Performs other duties as needed.
Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing and/or passing LVN Board examination required. Minimum one year experience as an LVN Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate. Able to accept direction; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch. Current and unrestricted California LVN license required. Valid driver’s license required at time of hire.
Additional Information
Organization: Loma Linda Univ Health Care
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Days of Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Jan 21, 2020