Licensed Vocational Nurse

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in Sacramento is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care as part of a compassionate team at Bruceville Terrace, a sub-acute skilled nursing facility. You will assess patients, administer medications, and document care to support high-quality outcomes.

The role requires CA LVN licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of SNF/LTC experience. You will work in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Assess patient conditions and monitor changes.
• Administer medications and perform prescribed treatments.
• Document care meticulously in the health record.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and records within two hours of unit arrival.
• Delegate data collection appropriately.
• Observe and report patient responses to interventions to RNs and physicians.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for referrals and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate competency in psychomotor skills and operate equipment safely.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Clinical collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse CA

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.

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.

• Accurately collects admission data and records information on Admission/Assessment/History Record within 2 hours of arrival on unit.
• Delegates data collection appropriately.
• Observes and reports to the Registered Nurse, patient's responses to therapeutic interventions, hospitalization and diagnosis, including physical and psychological response.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in meeting identified needs by appropriate referrals.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse regarding discharge planning.
• Demonstrates individual competency in selected psychomotor skills and independently performs technical procedures such as demonstrated ability to carry out procedures, assist physicians with procedures, safely use equipment, and proficiency on HIS.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year SNF/LTC care of the aged, acutely ill,chronically ill and patients in need of restorative care.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR - authorized by the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Bruceville Terrace has been providing quality, compassionate care since 1989. Licensed as the 171-bed sub-acute skilled nursing facility of Methodist Hospital of Sacramento, Bruceville Terrace offers care for the elderly, as well as those requiring extended recoveries.

Bruceville Terrace provides skilled nursing, rehabilitative and complex medical services to our patients and residents using an interdisciplinary team approach. Over half of the facility is dedicated to skilled nursing/convalescent care, while the remaining beds are committed to meet the medical and rehabilitative needs of the short-term patient after a stay at the acute care hospital. Learn more here at http://www.methodistsacramento.org/.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$45.27 - $51.07 /hour