LVN

Commonspirit-Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonspirit-Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide essential direct patient care in a hospital setting. You will assess patients, administer medications, and document care as part of a compassionate team with RNs and physicians.

This role emphasizes patient safety, clear communication, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to contribute to care plans and outcome-focused treatment at Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• CA LVN license is required
• Minimum of one year of acute hospital experience
• BLS CPR certification required
• California Driver's License and Auto Insurance required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and document care diligently.
• Assess patient conditions and respond to changes in condition.
• Administer medications and perform prescribed treatments.
• Collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans.
• Prioritize patient safety and maintain clear, compassionate communication in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Vocational Nursing Skills

Assessment

Planning with RN

Implementation

Education

CA LVN license

High School/GED

Tools

BLS CPR Certification

California Driver's License

Auto Insurance

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.

• Vocational Nursing Skills
• Demonstrates basic technical nursing skills within scope of practice (as documented in agency skills checklist).
• Utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, therapeutic care for patients:
• Assessment
• Planning in collaboration with RN
• Implementation

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate
• High School/GED
• Minimum of one (1) year of acute hospital experience
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA LVN
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS
• Driver's License: California Drivers License
• Auto Insurance

Preferred

• Home health experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

One Community. One Mission. One California