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General Information

Job Name
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department
Department
7010500 - EMERGENCY DEPT SFCHO
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
Oakland, CA, United States
Job ID
1187

Description & Requirements

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Unit Director and clinical leadership of the Emergency Department, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing care to pediatric patients within a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The LVN functions as a member of the multidisciplinary trauma and emergency care team and provides patient-centered care within the scope of LVN practice under the direction of Registered Nurses and physicians.

The LVN supports the delivery of high-quality emergency and trauma care for infants, children, adolescents, and their families. Responsibilities include assisting with triage preparation, patient intake, monitoring patient status, performing clinical procedures, administering medications within scope, preparing patients for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and supporting trauma resuscitation activities.

Care is delivered in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and is tailored to the patient’s physiological, psychological, and developmental needs. The LVN demonstrates strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and compassion while interacting with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

The LVN maintains professionalism while supporting diverse populations including patients, families, physicians, trauma teams, and hospital leadership in urgent and high-stress clinical situations.

 

 
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: - Graduation from an accredited LPN or LVN program - Successful completion of an IV therapy course preferred - Two (2) years of related healthcare experience - Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy - Demonstrated ability to provide highly personalized patient care - Demonstrated ability to work as an integral part of a patient care team. - Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written. - Strong customer service orientation. - Ability to administer immunizations to patients - Ability to meet physical requirements identified below. - Proficient in APEX. - Demonstrated knowledge with Windows-based software including Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook. Preferred Qualifications: - 1-3 years of Pediatric Experience preferred - Emergency Department Experience Required Licenses/Certifications: - Licensed as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California. - Current CPR Certification (BLS).
License / Certification
Basic Life Support, Licensed Vocational Nurse

Additional Details

Job Code
VOC NURSE (008917)
Assignment Category
Career
IAP Level
Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800)
Job Family
Nursing
Campus 1
Benioff Children's Hospital
Percentage (%)
90
Shift Length
12 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
EX
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