LVN - Long Term Care (Full-Time, Night Shift)

Adventist Health; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Delano is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a full-time role in our Long Term Care - Sub Acute department. You will provide general nursing care under supervision of an RN or MD, performing procedures and participating in care planning.

Qualifications include LVN licensure in California and BLS for Healthcare Providers; arrhythmia certification preferred. Shift: 12 hours, days or nights, in a hospital setting serving rural Central California communities.

Qualifications

• LVN licensure in California is required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification is required.
• Arrhythmia certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides care for assigned patients under the supervision of an RN according to standards.
• Performs admission assessments and ongoing re-assessments and aids in care planning.
• Implements and coordinates plan of care; conducts patient teaching and discharge planning.
• Performs clinical procedures (phlebotomy, injections, drug screens) and administers medications.
• Orders/restocks supplies; maintains cleanliness in assigned areas and facilities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

LVN licensure

BLS Certification

Arrhythmia certification

Education

LVN licensure (CA)

BLS Health Care Provider certification

Arrhythmia certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community.

Job Summary

Performs procedures which require specialized training for general nursing care and related services for assigned patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), in accordance with established policy. Participates in the planning for and provision of patient care. Uses knowledge of asepsis in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressings, irritations and cauterizations. Provides functional direction to ancillary personnel.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Arrhythmia certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Provides care for assigned patients, under the supervision of an Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standard and nursing process.
• Performs admission assessments, and ongoing re-assessments based on departmental specific policy and procedures. Assists in the development of a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care on each patient.
• Implements and coordinates plan of care utilizing appropriate organizational skills and reporting mechanisms. Implements individual teaching plans, including Patient Teaching Protocols and discharge Plans, based on mutual goal setting and with emphasis on patient decision making.
• Performs assigned clinical procedures (i.e. phlebotomy, injections, drug screens, etc.) Administers medications.
• Orders/restocks supplies as assigned, according to established par levels. Maintains neatness/cleanliness in assigned areas, i.e., Pre-op, PACU, soiled corridor, utility rooms, lounges, locker rooms and restrooms. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning throughout department, according to established schedule and assigned area.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 70218

Job Category : LVN

Posting Date : 2026-08-05T16:50:52+00:00

Locations : Delano, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $30.01 to $41.16. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Long Term Care - Sub Acute

Shift Length : 12 Hours