LVN Clinic Visiting Nurse

Mercy Medical Center Mt Shasta; Mount Shasta (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Mt Shasta in Mount Shasta, CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver direct patient care within our compassionate healthcare team.

You will assess patients, administer medications, perform treatments, and document care in the EMR, collaborating with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans.

Excellent communication, strong safety focus, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced clinic are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN with CA license is required.
• Minimum one year in a clinic setting.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist in treatment plans.
• Administer medications and immunizations safely.
• Document care in the electronic medical record per policy.
• Perform CLIA waived lab tests and communicate results.
• Collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement plans.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal communication

Telephone etiquette

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA

Vocational School Grad

Tools

Google Workspace

EMR

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

Required

• 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.

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