LVN

CommonSpirit Health; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff, CA seeks an LVN to deliver direct patient care and support recovery as a key member of the clinical team.

You will assess patient conditions, administer medications, document care, and coordinate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compassionate communication and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Two years of acute care experience or two years in home health as an LVN/LP N.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.
• Driver's License: CA and auto insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and participates in care planning with RNs and physicians.
• Administers medications and performs prescribed treatments.
• Documents care accurately and timely in patient records.
• Identifies patient/family learning needs and addresses them.
• Responds to emergencies per established protocols and communicates appropriately.
• Delegates and coordinates care with other team members under RN guidance.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Med administration

Emergency response

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CA LVN license

BLS 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.

• 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 ](https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)

Pay Range

$48.45 - $54.64 /hour