Salary Range:$43,000 – $65,000 Salary range estimated by Zippia
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Overview:
*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*
As a licensed vocation nurse in our telemetry unit in inpatient Cardiovascular Services, you will have unique learning opportunities. This is an adult telemetry unit specializing in the delivery of care to patients who have undergone elective surgeries, post open heart surgery, and urgent to emergent open heart surgeries. We also care for post-operative and post-cardiac catheterization lab patients who have undergone Trans-Catheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) or Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (angioplasty/stents).
Our patient population includes those with Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Post Myocardial Infarction and Cardiac Dysrhythmia. This is your chance to grab a unique opportunity in nursing, all while working alongside a close knit team! This unit promotes collaboration among peers by fostering an open-communication culture and motivating one another.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with our incredible staff. Because of this, we provide unique benefits like free concierge services to run your errands while you work and well-being support through on-demand resources, as well as excellent retirement options and core benefits. Financial benefits are important too, and outside base compensation we provide relocation bonuses if you are moving to our wonderful community.
What can you expect as an LVN with Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital?
Accountabilities
1. Use and practice basic assessment (data collection), participate in planning, execute interventions in accordance with the care plan or treatment plan and contribute to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan.
2. Recognize, communicate and document changes in patient's condition either emergent or in response to patient care.
3. Obtain and provide information on patients at change of shift briefings with nursing personnel and in contacts with physicians. Report on significant incidents involving nursing personnel, patients and others.
4. Contribute to the development and implementation of a teaching plan related to self-care for the patient.
5. Interact and appropriately utilize other members of the healthcare team to promote patient/family well being and support patient/family choices.
6. Administer medications to patients according to CMC policy following the 5 Rights of Safe Medication Practice. Observe and report adverse drug reactions to Pharmacy and RN.
7. Assure completeness of patient record.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education
• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Completion of an accredited Vocational Nursing School program OR become licensed by equivalency required
Licenses and Certifications
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• LVN - Current State of California Licensed Vocational Nurse License required
• LVNIVTX - IV Therapy Certification (LVN) required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred
o For the following departments: Clovis: 02-61780 ICU Stepdown, 02-61792 Surgical CPCU.
CHS HealthStream Course
• BAC - Basic Arrhythmia Course required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
o For the following departments: 04-87301 Centralized Flex Staffing, 04-87302 Centralized Float, 01-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: 02-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only.
Refer to the department's specific requirements, orientation skills checklists and competencies
As a licensed vocation nurse in our telemetry unit in inpatient Cardiovascular Services, you will have unique learning opportunities. This is an adult telemetry unit specializing in the delivery of care to patients who have undergone elective surgeries, post open heart surgery, and urgent to emergent open heart surgeries. We also care for post-operative and post-cardiac catheterization lab patients who have undergone Trans-Catheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) or Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (angioplasty/stents).
Our patient population includes those with Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Post Myocardial Infarction and Cardiac Dysrhythmia. This is your chance to grab a unique opportunity in nursing, all while working alongside a close knit team! This unit promotes collaboration among peers by fostering an open-communication culture and motivating one another.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with our incredible staff. Because of this, we provide unique benefits like free concierge services to run your errands while you work and well-being support through on-demand resources, as well as excellent retirement options and core benefits. Financial benefits are important too, and outside base compensation we provide relocation bonuses if you are moving to our wonderful community.
What can you expect as an LVN with Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital?
- A nurturing, dynamic and team-oriented atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents
- To provide comprehensive care for each patient in an exciting and challenging environment
- Play an important role in ensuring that our unit runs safely and efficiently
Accountabilities
1. Use and practice basic assessment (data collection), participate in planning, execute interventions in accordance with the care plan or treatment plan and contribute to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan.
2. Recognize, communicate and document changes in patient's condition either emergent or in response to patient care.
3. Obtain and provide information on patients at change of shift briefings with nursing personnel and in contacts with physicians. Report on significant incidents involving nursing personnel, patients and others.
4. Contribute to the development and implementation of a teaching plan related to self-care for the patient.
5. Interact and appropriately utilize other members of the healthcare team to promote patient/family well being and support patient/family choices.
6. Administer medications to patients according to CMC policy following the 5 Rights of Safe Medication Practice. Observe and report adverse drug reactions to Pharmacy and RN.
7. Assure completeness of patient record.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education
• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Completion of an accredited Vocational Nursing School program OR become licensed by equivalency required
Licenses and Certifications
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• LVN - Current State of California Licensed Vocational Nurse License required
• LVNIVTX - IV Therapy Certification (LVN) required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred
o For the following departments: Clovis: 02-61780 ICU Stepdown, 02-61792 Surgical CPCU.
CHS HealthStream Course
• BAC - Basic Arrhythmia Course required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
o For the following departments: 04-87301 Centralized Flex Staffing, 04-87302 Centralized Float, 01-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: 02-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only.
Refer to the department's specific requirements, orientation skills checklists and competencies
