Licensed Vocational Nurse - Part Time Day Shifts

Tourney Plaza Surgical Center located in Santa Clarita Valley, is an Ambulatory Surgical Facility, performing Ophthalmology surgeries in Glaucoma, Pterygium, Blepharoplasty, Cornea Transplants, and GI with a newly built GI suite. At Tourney Plaza Surgical Center, we strive to provide the highest level of patient care while treating everyone with compassion and respect. We value teamwork, reliability, trustworthiness, and job integrity.

We have an exciting employment opportunity for a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our healthcare team on a Part-Time basis. The ideal candidate is driven, well organized, energetic, friendly, and a dedicated team player. We operate a busy surgery center and see a high volume of patients. The individual must be able to multitask, adapt to a fast pace environment, manage time efficiently, and communicate appropriately with the interdisciplinary team.

Work Schedule: TBD.Potentially 16-24 hours a week. Morning shifts, no weekends or holidays.

Job Duties:

Under general supervision of the Clinical Director, the Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for the following but not limited to:

• Cares for the patient undergoing surgical intervention to assure appropriate peri-operative nursing management.
• Provides a safe, comfortable and private environment for the pre-operative patient
• Obtains medical history via telephone triage and acts upon information given, reviews history taken by clinic staff, and prepares all necessary paperwork
• Identify patient properly and verify completeness of chart and identifies procedure site
• Utilizes EMR systems to review patient charts and data entry with accuracy
• Assures all reports and charts are available at the time of surgery
• Clinically assesses the patient including a brief clinical health history and examination, review assessment with RN
• Monitor patient vital signs and report any changes or abnormalities
• Verifies and prepares preoperative medications and solutions to be administered
• Communicates appropriate information to the RN and anesthetist
• Provides pre-operative skin preparation, if needed
• Performs necessary laboratory work
• Assures patient belongings will be safe and identifiable during their procedure
• Obtains signatures on all appropriate consents
• Educate patients and their families on health management and self-care techniques
• Assist with discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions for patients
• Listens respectfully, gives feedback directly, honestly and talks with others to clarify differences
• Safeguards patient's health and safety by reporting abuse and neglect, maintaining patient confidentiality, and maintaining current skill and knowledge of safe and competent patient care
• Adheres to centers' policies and procedures and follows directives from Clinical Director
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

· Active and unrestricted CA state LVN license

· Minimum of 1-2 years' of experience as an LVN in a healthcare setting

· IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certificate Required

· Bilingual in English/Spanish Required

· Ophthalmology experience desired but Not required

· Surgery Center experienced preferred

· Experience with EMR systems Required

· Compassionate and empathetic approach towards patient care

· Strong and effective communication skills: verbal, listening, written

· Strong attention to detail and follow directives

· Excellent Interpersonal skills and organizational skills

· Coachable individual with enthusiasm to learn and retain knowledge

· Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently

· Must be able to collaborate with team members and doctors

· Effective Critical Thinking Skills

Tourney Plaza Surgical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.56 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary range?
• What days are you available for work?

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• IV Certification (Required)
• LVN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Valencia, CA 91355 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person