CHLA
LVN |Emergency Room |12Hr (Healthcare)
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution that provides pediatric health care and helps our patients more than half a million times each year in a setting designed just for their needs. Our history began in 1901 in a small house on the corner of Alpine and Castelar Streets (now Hill St. in Chinatown) and today our medical experts offer more than 350 pediatric specialty programs and services to meet the needs of our patients.
Purpose Statement/Position Summary
Under general supervision, serves as a registered nurse, conducts patient assessments, participates in the development of the plan of care, implements and evaluates care according to patient specific age and/or developmental needs. Collaborates with other health care team members in the delivery of care. Employee will follow applicable policies and procedures in handling supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.
The Emergency Department is a 41-bed tertiary care facility with an annual volume of nearly 80,000 visits, a dedicated urgent care area and two trauma bays. The patient population ranges from neonates to adolescents and a large number of these patients have high acuity and complex medical conditions.
Position Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides nursing assistance to the ambulatory programs of a division including management of patient flow, patient intake, and maintenance of clinic facilities. Employee will follow applicable policies and procedures in handling supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications: 1+ year pediatric nursing experience. Organizational skills.
Education/Licensure/Certifications: Completed licensed vocational nurse program. Current license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of California. Current CPR card. IV certificate from the California state board required. Phlebotomy certification required.