Travel LPN / LVN
Alturas, CA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Required qualifications

• California LVN/LPN license
  • The posting specifically requires a CA-licensed nurse.
  • This is an LVN position, not an RN position.
• Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Current BLS-level CPR is required.
• Good physical health and stamina
  • Must be able to walk, bend, lift, and perform the physical tasks required for patient care.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with patients who may be confused or potentially verbally/physically aggressive.
• Strong assessment skills and ability to respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Clinical skills expected

The LVN should be capable of performing or assisting with:

• Patient assessments and identifying abnormal findings.
• Developing individualized plans of care.
• Physician-ordered treatments.
• EKGs
• Blood draws
• IV starts
• Medication administration and documentation.
• Emergency/resuscitation procedures.
• Patient and family education.
• Infection-control and safety procedures.
• Specimen collection.
• AM blood draws.
• Patient transfers for procedures/diagnostic testing.
• Acute-care nursing under the direction of the charge RN.
• Care of acute and swing-bed patients.
• CNA delegation/follow-up and ensuring assigned care is completed.
• Maintaining accurate patient charts and nursing documentation.