LPN/LVN - Full Time Varied
UHS
Summary
Reporting to the Float Pool Director, the Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) provide basic, bedside nursing care for sick, injured, convalescing, elderly, and physically or mentally disabled persons. The Float Pool LVN confirms with the staffing office each shift what department they will report to for their shift. The Float Pool LVN is an integral part of the PRMC team as they always support the needs of the organization on all units.
Job description
Position Description
Reporting to the Float Pool Director, the Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) provide basic, bedside nursing care for sick, injured, convalescing, elderly, and physically or mentally disabled persons. The Float Pool LVN confirms with the staffing office each shift what department they will report to for their shift. The Float Pool LVN is an integral part of the PRMC team as they always support the needs of the organization on all units.
They typically work in a health care team under the direction and supervision of a Physician and/or Registered Nurse (RN) and develop their skills in Emergency, Critical Care, Medical-surgical, Maternity, and Pediatric nursing.
- Observe patients, perform basic assessments, and report/document changes in a patient's condition
- Perform routine laboratory tests, feed patients, and record food and fluid intake and output
- Perform intravenous therapy or blood withdrawal after completion of the IV Training Course
- Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants or perform the Certified Nursing Assistants tasks if needed
Qualifications
- Minimum one year experience in an acute care setting as an LVN
- High School graduate or equivalent required
- Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills
- Basic organizational and computer skills
- Current Unrestricted CA Vocational Nursing License
- Current CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or LVN Blood Withdrawal Certification Preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by American Heart Association
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) is required within 30 days of hire
Requirements
- Minimum one year experience in an acute care setting as an LVN
- High School graduate or equivalent required
- Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills
- Basic organizational and computer skills
- Current Unrestricted CA Vocational Nursing License
- Current CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or LVN Blood Withdrawal Certification Preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by American Heart Association
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) is required within 30 days of hire
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.