LVN

St Elizabeth Community Hospital; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff, CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care as part of a compassionate healthcare team.

You will assess patient conditions, administer medications, perform prescribed treatments, document care, and collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans. Your clinical skill, clear communication, and patient-focused approach are essential to delivering safe, high-quality care in a busy acute

Qualifications

• Two years acute care experience or two years home health experience.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse, CA
• BLS through American Heart Association
• Driver's License: CA
• Auto Insurance

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process for planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care
• Performs documentation in patient records that is timely, accurate, and concise
• Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet needs
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations, following established protocols, appropriate communication and documentation
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth by taking advantage of the available opportunities
• Delegates and oversees other members of the healthcare team when directing and coordinating patient care activities. Reports regularly to RN for guidance and direction

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Collaboration with RNs/physicians

Communication

Education

CA LVN license

BLS Certification (AHA)

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.

• Utilizes the nursing process for planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care
• Performs documentation in patient records that is timely, accurate, and concise
• Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet needs
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations, following established protocols, appropriate communication and documentation
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth by taking advantage of the available opportunities
• Delegates and oversees other members of the healthcare team when directing and coordinating patient care activities. Reports regularly to RN for guidance and direction

Job Requirements

Required

• Two years experience in acute care at job level for which applying or two years home health experience
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA
• Basic Life Support - BLS through an American Heart Association provider
• Driver's License: CA
• Auto Insurance

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1906, Dignity Health - St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a 76-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Red Bluff, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, 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. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for two consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

One Community. One Mission. One California