Internal Medicine LVN

Dignity Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Redding to provide direct patient care, monitor conditions, administer medications, and document treatments as part of a compassionate team.

You will collaborate with RNs and physicians, follow care plans, ensure patient safety, and maintain high standards of service and communication. This SEIU-UHW represented position offers stable hours and a strong community focus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Formal LVN program completion and CA LVN license required.
• Current BLS-CPR certification from AHA is required.
• Excellent communication, organization and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology relevant to LVN scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and administer prescribed medications.
• Assess patient conditions and document care and treatments.
• Collaborate with RNs and physicians on care plans.
• Ensure patient safety and high-quality experiences.
• Maintain documentation accuracy and adherence to standards.

Skills

LVN license

CPR Certification

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Pharmacology basics

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LVN program completion

Tools

Electronic practice management system

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you will provide vital direct patient care, significantly contributing to patient well-being and recovery as an integral part of our compassionate healthcare team.

Every day you will assess patient conditions, administer medications, perform prescribed treatments, and meticulously document care. You will collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans, ensuring a seamless and high-quality patient experience.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional clinical skills, a strong commitment to patient safety, and excellent communication. Your compassionate demeanor, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment are essential.

This is a SEIU-UHW represented position.

• Consistently delivers exceptional patient experiences through proactive engagement, empathetic communication, professional conduct, and strict adherence to Dignity Health standards, ensuring continuous updates and solutions for any delays
• Executes all duties with precision, meeting Dignity Health standards for patient care, administrative tasks, and compliance, including exemplary phone performance, accurate documentation, efficient scheduling, and meticulous medication and equipment management
• Proactively enhances efficiency, collaborates effectively, seeks timely guidance, maintains situational awareness, and swiftly resolves issues/responds to communications for immediate attention and preparedness
• Drives efficiency, reduces waste, upholds professional standards, supports team flexibility, and continuously seeks ways to boost physician productivity
• Maximizes resource utilization through diligent equipment maintenance, lean supply management, efficient time use, policy adherence, and meticulous handling of billing data
• Actively seeks and incorporates feedback from patients and colleagues, proactively identifies and implements more efficient, resource-lean methods, asks insightful questions, reports necessary improvements, and consistently offers innovative ideas and solutions to problems

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Licensed Vocational Nurse program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program (Determination made by Dignity Health Medical Foundation H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division) of Allied Health Professions.
• Current and valid Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA license (LVN:CA)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) certification from the American Heart Association
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills are essential.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-9 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Licensed Vocational Nurse scope of practice is essential to this position

Preferred

• One (1) year experience in an outpatient setting as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California.

Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada.

Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve.

As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities.

We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships.

Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

Dignity Health Medical Group – North State a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation is a multi-specialty clinic with eleven locations in Redding and Red Bluff. Along with our local affiliated Dignity Health hospitals (Mercy Medical Center – Mt. Shasta Mercy Medical Center – Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital) we offer an integrated care delivery system that provides high quality compassionate care in family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, cardiology, neuro-interventional, general surgery, endovascular surgery, endocrinology, ENT, colorectal surgery, thoracic surgery and orthopedic surgery including general total joints and spine.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$31.33 - $35.33 /hour