LVN

Dignity Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Merced, part of Dignity Health, seeks a Staff LVN to provide independent patient care under RN supervision. You will utilize the nursing process, document care, and follow established plans to achieve patient goals.

Requirements include 6 months to 1 year in Home Health/Hospice, CA LVN license, CPR/BLS, CA driver’s license and auto insurance. Acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of Home Health/Hospice experience.
• CA LVN license required.
• American Heart Association CPR/BLS required.
• Driver's License: CA required.
• Auto Insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, therapeutic care.
• Documentation of the nursing process reflects proficient practice.
• Implements care plans and follows established frequency and goals.
• Collaborates with RN Case Manager/supervisor for care management.
• Documents services rendered and client responses clearly.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (CA)

Tools

CA Driver's License

Auto Insurance

CPR/BLS

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

The Staff LVN is an experienced practitioner who demonstrates in-depth knowledge of nursing, patient care, and the ability to practice independently within the confines of educational preparation, physician orders, and as assigned and supervised by a registered nurse.

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, therapeutic care for patients. Assessment planning in collaboration with RN.
• Documentation of the nursing process reflects a proficient level of clinical practice.
• Implements an established plan of care, follows frequency, works toward established goals and reports any necessary changes.
• Collaborates, cooperates and coordinates with RN Case Manager/supervisor to assure effective, consistent management of clients. Works as a collaborative member of the treatment team and reports any changes in client status to case manager/supervisor in a timely manner.
• Documents services rendered and client response. Documentation is complete, accurate, timely, and legible.

Job Requirements

Required

• At least 6 months-1 year of Home Health/Hospice experience, upon hire and
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA, upon hire
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• Driver's License: CA, upon hire and
• Auto Insurance, upon hire

Preferred

• Acute care and skilled nursing facility

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$28.43 - $38.26 /hour