LVN

OverviewPer Diem Staffing Systems is one of California's leading healthcare staffing agencies. With over 30 years of experience, we have continuously succeeded in helping healthcare professionals find a temporary or permanent placement in some of California's finest hospital facilities.We specialize in Travel & Per Diem Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and other healthcare positions. Please call our toll-free number at 1-800-659-8233.Job DetailsStanford in Menlo Park is seeking an LVN for a 7-week contract. 40 hours per week, (5) eight-hour day shifts. Hospital pays based on experience. Range for this contract: $40.00-54.00/hr.The schedule is Mon-Fri, 830am-530pm. Dates needed are Monday, 9/15 - Friday, 11/7.What you will do:•Administers nursing care to patients according to physician's and Registered Nurse's instructions and approved nursing and departmental policies and procedures; as a team member, participates in planning and maintaining nursing care plans; assists physician in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments; prepares, administers and records ordered medications and injections.•Instructs and counsels patients relative to physical self-care and emotional needs concerning test and specimen collections.•Keeps accurate records of administration of medications and treatments; makes reports of patient's progress towards goals; maintains medical records in order to meet legal requirements and provide reference for follow-up of patients' treatment and care.•Maintains a safe, secure and clean environment; maintains adequate supplies and equipment in assigned area.•Provides direct patient care to make patient clean and comfortable; may serve and feed patients; may assist patient with elimination functions.•Recognizes and understands the effect of social and economic problems as well as cultural backgrounds and religious affiliations of patients and their families.•Screens patients by obtaining histories; observes, reports and records physiological and psychological signs, symptoms and behaviors; takes vital signs; obtains specimens and may perform some required nursing diagnostic tests.•Understands human relationships between patients, families and other health care personnel.•When working in specialized areas, and after training in special procedures pertaining to such areas, performs specialized procedures as approved by nursing service policy.Requirements:Current CA LVN LicenseCurrent BLS (AHA)At least 2 years of recent LVN experienceMust be very familiar with EPICCertification RequirementsCA LVN LICENSEEducation RequirementsEducation Verification wlll be ranAdditional Information / BenefitsDental InsuranceMedical Insurance