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**Responsibilities** Consistent with scope of licensure, parameters of the California LVN Nurse Practice Act, and Mercy Medical Center (MMC) policy and procedure, renders nursing care to assigned patient populations under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Collects data that allows the Registered Nurse to assess patients for nursing needs, and establish and implement a problem oriented plan of nursing care. Implements the plan of nursing care, performs technical nursing procedures and provides direct nursing care. Patient age populations served, and the specific competencies that comprise this job title may vary among nursing units. These specifics are found in the "Department / Unit Orientation & Initial Assessment of Competency" checklists for this unit/position, and -by reference - form a part of this job description. + Demonstrates an understanding and respect of patient rights and responsibilities. Provides care in a manner that is cognizant of, and respectful towards the religious, cultural, linguistic and ethnic belief systems of the patient and their identified family structure Obtains translation services when appropriate and for all legal documents in the patient's primary language; documents services utilized in the patient records. Follows all EMTALA and Cobra policies and procedures. Assures paperwork is completed prior to transferring to another facility. Assures patients Advance Directive wishes are addressed. Form is completed and necessary referrals are made as indicated. STANDARD: 1.Developmental age competency is assessed by one or more of the following methods: direct observation, listening and auditing of documentation. 2.Cultural & Linguistic competency is assessed by one or more of the following methods: direct observation, listening and auditing of documentation for the use of interpreters services. 3.There are no serious occurrences of valid patient or family complaints regarding privacy or confidentiality 4.There are no breaches of the facilities policy and procedures regarding patient rights. **Qualifications** **Minimum:** + Must possess and maintain a current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license with the State of California + Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate we accept American Heart Association + Must possess a current IV Therapy certificate + Must be able to take call, float to other areas, and work on weekends as required. **Preferred:** + Bilingual **Overview** Mercy Medical Center, a Dignity Health member, has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus, offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers, a Cancer Center and several rural clinics. Wherever you work throughout our system, you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality, personalized care. Joining our 1,300 employees, 230 physicians and many volunteers, you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center. One Community. One Mission. One California ( **Pay Range** $23.00 - $32.66 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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