Licensed Vocational Nurse (PT) - Grossmont Surgery Center

Company: SCA Health
Location: La Mesa
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

US-CA-La Mesa# of Openings: 2Category: Technician/Clinical UnlicensedSystem ID: 18458Group Name: TGSOverviewSurgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities. We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care, SCA's 10,000 teammates operate more than 250 surgical facilities that serve nearly 1 million patients per year. For more information on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com.Why join SCA? Consider the following fantastic benefits...Positive work cultureCareer growth opportunitiesComprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance - eligible on Day 1 of employmentPaid time off plus 8 paid holidaysMaternity/paternity/adoption benefitsEmployer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insuranceExcellent 401(k) Plan Accountabilities / ResponsibilitiesWe are currently recruiting for a Full-Time LVN in our pre-op area. Our ideal candidate will be able to provide quality care for all our patients in all services we offer or be willing to train to any services in which they are not currently proficient. Candidate should understand the dynamics of a surgery center in terms of scope, pace, and sharing of facility responsibilities.Key Responsibilities: Assists the RN and physician in providing pre-operative care to the patientConfirms preoperative testing/medical clearance is in patient's medical chart prior to procedureCollaborates with RN in assessing the patient's physical and emotional statusImplements and documents preoperative regimen of care according to policy/procedureRecognizes patient's need for support, answers questions appropriately, and provides for privacy and confidentialityAssists in the admission of patients to pre-operative area according to established guidelinesImplements appropriate nursing activities to provide safe and individualized nursing careEvaluates effectiveness of nursing care by documenting patient's responses to interventionsConveys ideas, concepts, and facts related to patient care in a logical, concise mannerDocuments records and other forms accurately and according to policies and proceduresApplies technical and specialized skills relevant to pre-operative nursingPerforms nursing functions (e.g., monitors vital signs, maintains/improves respiratory function, performs catheterizations, etc.) under RN direction/supervisionObserves safety measures in patient-care activities QualificationsLVN with active license in state requiredCertification in BLS.PI180305717

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