LVN Clinic Visiting Nurse

CommonSpirit Health; Mount Shasta (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide essential direct patient care in a clinic setting. You will assess patients, administer medications, and document care, collaborating with RNs and physicians to implement individualized plans.

The role requires CA LVN licensure, BLS through AHA, and strong communication. You will perform CLIA waived tests, immunizations, and blood draws, ensuring safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• One year of clinic experience.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse for CA.
• BLS certification from AHA.
• Valid CA driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Expanded IV Therapy and Wound Care are preferred.
• Strong communication and Google Workspace proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the clinic.
• Assess patients, administer medications, perform treatments.
• Collaborate with RNs and physicians on care plans.
• Document care in EMR and participate in meetings.
• Perform CLIA waived lab tests and communicate results.
• Administer vaccines and draw blood as needed.

Skills

BLS (AHA)

Verbal communication

Written communication

Google Workspace

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Vocational School Grad

Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA

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.

• Provides patient care in the clinic as needed and uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in clinic teams, work groups, committees and/or quality improvement initiatives. Attends all staff meetings.
• Able to perform CLIA waived lab tests and communicate results with the provider.
• Administer medications and immunizations safely to patients of all ages and perform blood draws
• Documents in the electronic medical record according to policy/procedure, standards and guidelines. completes daily functions and responsibilities. Paperwork completed daily.
• Performs routine physical/psychosocial assessment to collect basic data, implements the written treatment plan initiated by the RN. Re-evaluates patients on an on-going basis with collaboration with the Visiting Nurse RN, to ensure efficiency in the delivery of care to determine immediate priorities and to offer solutions for problems. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.

Job Requirements

• Vocational School Grad
• One year in a Clinic setting
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA
• Basic Life Support - BLS through an American Heart Association provider
• Driver's License: CA
• Auto Insurance
• Expanded IV Therapy Course
• Wound Care
• Verbal and written communication skills and working knowledge of Google Workspace
• Computer experience, exemplary telephone etiquette and interpersonal communication skills

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1938, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Mt. Shasta, California. Serving over 40,000 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, Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$35.64 - $40.20 /hour