Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department

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