Licensed Vocation Nurse

Mercy San Juan Medical Center; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver direct patient care as part of a compassionate healthcare team.

You will assess patient conditions, administer medications, document care, and collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement care plans. The role requires strong clinical skills, patient safety focus, and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One year of Home Health LVN experience within the last five years.
• Recent LVN experience in Home Health or Hospice preferred.
• Currently licensed as LVN in California.
• Current California driver's license, automobile insurance, and access to an operating motor vehicle.
• Current CPR/BLS card approved through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide direct patient care in home health settings.
• Administer medications and perform prescribed treatments.
• Document care and collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement care plans.
• Ensure patient safety and high-quality patient experience.
• Follow established guidelines and document progress under clinical supervision.

Skills

Home health LVN

Education

California LVN license

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.

• Demonstrates competency in the care of patients during field observation by the clinical supervisor.


• Completes and submits documetation following established guidelines, as measured by defined evaluation processes (ie. chrt audits/QM reviews, etc.


• Physician orders are written according to policy and review/co-signed by RN.


• Documents follow-up of identified problems as clinically supervised by RN.


• Reviews and documents clinical progress toward goals.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of Home Health LVN experience within the last five (5) years.


• Recent experience as an LVN in a Home Health or Hospice Agency - preferred.

Licensure:

• Currently licensed as a LVN in California


• Current California driver's license, possession of automobile insurance, & access to an operating motor vehicle.


• Current CPR/BLS card approved through the American Heart Association.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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