LVN Oncology Infusion Full Time Days

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.

A Brief Overview

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) assists providing basic medical care to patients in a clinical setting. Working under the guidance of a registered nurse and/or physician the LVN helps perform the basic steps of the nursing process.

Locations

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

What you will do

• Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight, vision and hearing testing, and patient history

• Performs basic patient screening and documents accordingly. Escalates findings to RN and/or Physician as appropriate.

• Prepares patients for exams as necessary. Sets up table, instruments and supplies required for specific procedures ensuring appropriate instruments, scopes and supplies are accurately set up

• Follows aseptic techniques when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures. Discards any contaminated supplies according to written procedure

• Coordinates patient care activities with other nurses and physicians as applicable

• Under the guidance of provider's orders, administers medications (except I.V), immunizations and draws blood.

• Explains test, procedures and disease process to patient/family and follows through with teaching developed by the RN or physician.

• Keeps inventory stocked and orders supplies, narcotics and medication.

• Partnering with RN and/or physician evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revises patient care plan based on evaluation and RN and/or physician's direction.

• Attends meetings and serves on departmental and/or hospital committees as assigned

• Assists with departmental reporting, quality

• Restocks room as required

• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required

• Completion of an accredited LVN program Required

• College level education Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 1+ year to 2 years of acute care experience Required
• IV/Blood Draw Certification Required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of quality, safety and joint commission requirements as it relates to job

• Maintains professional responsibility to enhance personal growth

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Good communication skills with the ability to read, write and understand the English language

• Ability to work as a valued team member

• Problem identification and resolution skills

• Outstanding customer service skills

• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills

• Organized with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with patients, staff members and physicians

• Knowledgeable about current practice and compliance requirements within job role and specialty.

• Understands any age-related patient needs

• Strong computer skills

• Strong attention to detail

Licenses and Certifications

• LVN - Licensed Voc Nurse required

• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $37.00 - $48.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.