Job Description
Responsibilities
Palmdale Regional Medical Center serves the region by providing high quality medical services to residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities.
The , the hospital features licensed acute care beds as well as , an , featuring a STEMI Receiving Center (heart attack) and a -bed -hour .
Palmdale Regional Medical Center believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club and performing arts organizations.
Building a Healthier Community...Big Changes are already here!
This opportunity offers the following :
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- k plan with company match
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Essential Job Duties :
Under the direction of the Department Manager, Registered Nurse, and / or Charge Nurse, the Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care for patients and is guided by the policies and procedures of Nursing department and the hospital.
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct and indirect nursing care of the critically ill patient.
Follows the California Vocational Nurse Practice Act.
Qualifications
Requirements :
- 1 year previous experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
- Graduate of and approved / accredited Vocational School of Nursing.
- Current Vocational Nurse licensure in the State of California.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) training for health care providers.
- CPI is required within days of hire.