LVN

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver direct patient care and support recovery within a compassionate healthcare team.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, documenting care, and collaborating with RNs and physicians to implement care plans. CPR required; CA LVN license essential. Outpatient OB/GYN experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• LVN license in CA required.
• CPR certification required upon hire.
• Experience in outpatient OB/GYN is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implements and documents interventions based on care plan and advocates for patients.
• Uses equipment per policies and logs QC activities as required.
• Ensures patient safety and confidentiality following hospital standards.
• Administers medications within LVN scope and documents in medical records.
• Demonstrates AIDET principles and provides individualized patient care.
• Participates in staff meetings and risk management communications.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

LVN license (CA)

CPR certification

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.

• Implements and documents interventions based on nursing and medical plan of care. Acts as a patient advocate. Provides guidance to team members as needed for assigned patient care interventions. Functions as a highly valued member of the Women's Center Team.
• Appropriately utilizes equipment and supplies (including following established policies, procedures, and protocols) in the care of the patient. Supervise routine QC activities log- per hospital laboratory policy.
• PATIENT SAFETY: Provides for patient safety according to JCAHO standards. Restricts use of unapproved abbreviations. Writes legibly.
• MEDICATION SAFETY: Administer medications within LVN scopes and adheres to medication safety standards per hospital policy. Double checks medications as required and documents in medical record. Identifies lactation status, allergies, height and weight on all patients.
• PATIENT SATISFACTION: Demonstrates AIDET Principles. Assesses patient/family personal needs and provides Individualized Care.
• WORK HABITS: Attends at least 50% of staff meetings each year and reviews 100% of staff meeting. Observes hospital policy regarding smoking, telephone usage, and other rules governing conduct while at work. Maintain confidentiality of patient information. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate. Identifies and communicates risk management issues appropriately.

Job Requirements

Required

• Vocational School Grad Education required to obtain LVN license
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• 1 years experience in an outpatient OB/GYN setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• CPSP Educator

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.One Community. One Mission. One California