Licensed Vocational Nurse - SubAcute

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in California is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join their patient care team. The role involves providing direct nursing care under supervision, ensuring positive patient outcomes while collaborating with fellow team members. Ideal candidates will hold a valid CA Vocational Nurse License and have strong communication and customer service skills. New graduates are encouraged to apply, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• Experience with Empower (EHR) and Point Click Care (PCC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments.
• Implement and document timely interventions.
• Obtain and record accurate physical assessment data.
• Communicate resident status to the Registered Nurse.
• Respond to resident requests and call lights.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organization skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Valid CA Vocational Nurse License (LVN)

One (1) year clinical experience in an acute and/or subacute hospital environment

BLS certification

Job description

The LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE is a member of the patient care team responsible for providing direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE is responsible for following the resident's Plan of Care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with team members to meet the needs of our patients, ensuring positive patient care outcomes.

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Administering medications and treatments
2. Implementing and documenting timely interventions appropriate to resident needs while functioning within the California Licensed Vocational Nurse Scope of Practice
3. Obtaining and recording accurate physical assessment data based on diagnosis and care plan
4. Communicating resident status to the Registered Nurse
5. Responding to resident requests and/or call lights with appropriate action
6. Delivering consistent quality patient care, evidenced by assigned residents being clean and comfortable

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Valid CA Vocational Nurse License (LVN)
• One (1) year clinical experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in an acute and/or subacute hospital environment PREFERRED - New graduates encouraged to apply
• BLS required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required
• Basic computer skills – Empower (EHR) and Point Click Care (PCC) experience preferred