You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to provide exceptional patient care and ensure the smooth operation of assigned medical units. The primary responsibilities include conducting resident rounds, performing nursing care procedures, and maintaining effective communication with physicians and family members regarding patient status.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and review reports at the start of duty, taking necessary follow-up actions.
• Conduct resident rounds and identify issues requiring intervention, initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Accept assigned duties cooperatively, demonstrating dependability and punctuality.
• Maintain a professional appearance by adhering to uniform guidelines.
• Provide direct patient care and perform nursing procedures as required.
• Analyze nursing care needs and provide staff with directives for personalized care.
• Ensure prompt and accurate execution of physician's orders, and notify relevant parties of changes in resident status.
• Keep relevant nursing staff informed about unit activity and resident conditions.
• Maintain medicine rooms and drug carts satisfactorily.
• May perform Charge Nurse duties, overseeing resident care, staff coordination, and supervision.
• Promote staff development and conduct meetings to assess performance and address issues.
• Participate in nursing committees and educational activities for skill enhancement.
• Collaborate professionally with residents, staff, and consultants.
• Ensure treatments are performed by nursing staff as ordered by physicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift/Schedule

• Monday - Friday 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• Rotating Weekends

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.