Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Redwood Grove Post Acute; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Grove Post Acute is seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver essential nursing care to patients, ensuring comfort and well-being in a regulated environment. The role emphasizes memory care, behavioral health, and travel nursing experience as plus points.

The LVN will administer medications, document care accurately, and support care plans while closely collaborating with RNs and physicians to maintain high standards of patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to patient care.
• Proficient in basic life support techniques.
• Experience with memory care and behavioral health is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical documentation practices.
• Ability to administer injections safely and effectively.
• Experience in a medical office or travel nursing is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Compassionate demeanor with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
• Administer medications and injections as prescribed, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and report any changes to the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in training and education programs to enhance nursing skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Basic life support

Memory care experience

Medical documentation

Injections administration

Compassionate care

Travel nursing experience

Job description

Job description

Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our healthcare team. The LVN will provide essential nursing care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being while adhering to established protocols and standards. This role requires a strong understanding of anatomy, medical documentation, and the ability to administer basic life support as needed. The ideal candidate will have experience in memory care, behavioral health, and travel nursing.

Duties

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
• Administer medications and injections as prescribed, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and report any changes to the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in training and education programs to enhance nursing skills.

Requirements

• Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to patient care.
• Proficient in basic life support techniques.
• Experience with memory care and behavioral health is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical documentation practices.
• Ability to administer injections safely and effectively.
• Experience in a medical office or travel nursing is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Compassionate demeanor with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.