Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Position - Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse(LPN/LVN)

Shift Details: Full Time/Per Diem

Location – Santa Ana

Preference for shift -11pm to 7am

About Company:

Interim HealthCare is America's leading provider of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time.

If you're looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further. We offer the freedom of a flexible work schedule combined with the security of working for an established company. Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for 50 years and there are more than 350 offices across the country. That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner.

Job Overview:

Licensed practical and vocational nurses provide basic medical care, such as checking a patient's blood pressure

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Recording Vital Signs.

· Administering Medications.

· Collecting Samples for Routine Lab Tests.

· Leadership, Supervision, and Proper Patient Interaction Skills.

· Assisting Physicians with Patient Examinations.

· Recording Patient History and Personal Information

Qualifications and Requirements:

· Graduate of a practical (vocational) nursing program for LPN/LVN and has a current license as a LPN/LVN for the state of CA

· At least 1200 hours of experience as an LPN/LVN

· Able to perform and provide evidence of current CPR certification for adults, children and infants.

· Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical.

· Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.

· Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient.

· Able to visually and aurally observe and assess the patient.

· Able to effectively deal with multiple changes based on patient needs and scheduling.

· Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if applicable.

· Proof of valid driver’s license if applicable

· Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if applicable

· Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

· Current CPR certification

· Meets the requirements of federal and/or state criminal and abuse background checks where applicable.

· Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the healthcare team, both clinical and non-clinical.

· Demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.

· Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with multiple changes.

· Able to work as a member of a team, including but not limited to managing stress appropriately, making decisions under pressure, and handling multiple priorities.

· Meets applicable health requirements to provide patient care.

· Able to constantly travel within geographic area serviced by office from assignment to assignment.

· Work is normally performed in a residence, aggregate living facility, school or occupational setting.

· Heavy physical activity that may require lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling over 50 lbs., and physically stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, standing, sitting, walking, reaching and climbing stairs.

Job Types: Full-time, Per diem

Benefits:

· Continuing education credits

· Flexible schedule

· Paid sick time

· Paid time off

· Travel reimbursement