LVN II Sub Acute

St Johns Hospital Camarillo; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s Hospital Camarillo in California is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care within our compassionate inpatient team.

You will assess patient conditions, administer medications, perform prescribed treatments, and document care to support reliable outcomes. You will collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized plans, prioritize safety, and communicate clearly with patients and families in a fast-paced setting, upholding our

Qualifications

• One year current experience in an acute or long term care setting.
• CA Licensed Vocational Nurse license, required upon hire.
• BLS certification, required upon hire.
• Expanded IV Therapy Course, required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Abuse Protection and Reporting: assess and report patient abuse and neglect; document findings.
• Advance Directives: educate and document advance directives at admission and coordinate with Chaplain Services.
• Advocacy, Patient: act as the client’s advocate to improve care and inform decisions.
• Color-Coded Wristband: identify color-coded wristbands on admission and reassessments.
• Cultural Diversity: provide care to a diverse patient population.
• Documenting Care of the Client: document care in Medical Records per policies.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient safety

Communication

Education

CA LVN license

BLS certification

Expanded IV Therapy Course

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.

• Abuse Protection and Reporting: Assesses and identifies and reports patient abuse and neglect i.e.: physical assault, rape or other molestation, domestic, abuse and neglect of elders and children and implements department policies and procedures. Measurment: Feedback, Medical Record Review, Observation.
• Advance Directives: Consistently and accurately documents education regarding advance directives upon admission, coordinates efforts to obtain copy of Advance Directives to place on chart, and refers questions to Chaplain Services. Measurement: Documentation, Feedback/ Observation, Medical Record Review
• Advocacy, Patient: Acts as the client's advocate, as circumstances require, by initiating action to improve health care or to change decisions or activities which are against the interests or wishes of the client, and by giving the client the opportunity to make informed decisions about health care before it is provided. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Medical Record Review.
• Color-Coded Wristband: Correctly identifies each color-coded wristband placed on patients on admission, assessment and reassessment because of specific risk factors/special needs and medical status. Measurement: Observation , Return Demonstration, Self-Learning Module Post Test, Discussion/Q&A, Quality Audit.
• Cultural Diversity: Demonstrates ability to provide effective care, treatment, and services to an increasingly diverse population with complex needs. Measurement: Observation, Return Demonstration, Self-Learning Module Post Test, Discussion/Q&A, Quality Audit.
• Documenting Care of the Client: Consistently and accurately documents care of the client as planned, implemented, and evaluated in the Medical Record using both hospital and department policies. Measurement:Complete Work Queues, Medical Record Review, Verbalization, Zero Leftover Events in clinical system.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year current experience in an acute or long term care setting required.
• CA Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA LVN , upon hire
• Basic Life Support - BLS, upon hire
• Expanded IV Therapy Course, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1974, Dignity Health - St. John’s Hospital Camarillo is a 58-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 40,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. John’s Hospital Camarillo has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement three years in a row, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

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