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Licensed Vocational Nurse
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Good Samaritan Home Health Care
National City, CA (In Person)
$80,288 Salary, Full-Time
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Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), where your expertise will directly impact patient care and well-being. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate nursing services across various settings, including acute care, long-term care, assisted living, and community health environments. Your energetic approach and dedication will help ensure patients receive high-quality, personalized care while supporting their recovery and daily living needs. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities, dementia, and complex medical conditions. Duties Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to determine individual care needs. Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols, including IV infusions and medication management for pain control, hospice, or chronic conditions. Assist with medical procedures such as catheterization, suturing, tube feeding, and sterile processing while maintaining aseptic techniques. Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner to document patient information meticulously and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. Provide specialized care for patients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or memory impairments through tailored memory care strategies and behavioral health support. Support emergency response efforts by managing airway management, ventilator use, and acute pain management in high-pressure environments such as Level I Trauma Centers or ICU settings. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in medical-surgical units, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care units (NICU), or home & community care to deliver holistic patient care. Requirements Valid state licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Proven experience in critical care environments such as ICU, emergency room, or trauma centers is highly preferred. Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and diagnostic evaluation techniques. Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges. Ability to perform venipuncture (venipuncture), phlebotomy, catheter care, and specimen collection/processing efficiently and safely. Excellent patient assessment skills coupled with the ability to manage complex cases involving acute pain management or infectious disease care. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; additional certifications such as ACLS or PALS are advantageous. Join us to make a meaningful difference through energetic service delivery and expert nursing care!