LVN Skilled Nursing-Full Time, Day, Night, & Variable Shift

Kaweah Health; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefit eligible

12-hour shifts

Job summary

Kaweah Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join the Subacute unit on a full-time basis in Visalia, CA. The role involves providing essential nursing care under supervision, administering medications, and coordinating with physicians and other care team members.

The position requires a CA LVN license, BLS, and certifications for IV therapy and blood withdrawal within six months. Experience in subacute/rehabilitation settings is preferred, with a focus on patient advocacy and

Qualifications

• CA LVN license required.
• BLS certification required; IV therapy and blood withdrawal within six months.
• Experience in skilled nursing or acute rehabilitation preferred.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under supervision of RN or physician.
• Administer medications and IV fluids; start blood products as ordered.
• Record and monitor vital signs; observe patient changes and report.
• Collaborate with care team and family to plan care.
• Educate patients on self-care and discharge planning.
• Advocate for patients and maintain ethical care standards.
• Ensure privacy and confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

CA LVN License

BLS

Vital signs

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (CA)

Tools

IV therapy certification

Blood withdrawal certification

Job description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Variable - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America)

Department

6562 Subacute

Carries a full patient assignment in the skilled nursing or acute rehabilitation environment. Has overall responsibility for the patient care needs of each assigned patient during their shift.

Full Time

Day Shift

Night Shift

Variable Shift

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification
Required:

CA Licensed Vocational Nurse

BLS
Intravenous therapy certification and blood withdrawal certification within six months of hire/transfer.

Experience
Preferred: Experience in a skilled nursing or acute rehabilitation settings.

Department Specific Requirements

For Sub Acute: requires six months experience within the past two years working in a general acute care facility, or an acquired equivalent experience appropriate to the type of subacute patient the facility provides care for.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

Practice is guided by the practice outlined by the LVN Board for State of California and is provided under the direction of physician or RN.

Uses and practices basic assessment (data collection). Observes assigned patients, charting and reporting changes in patients’ conditions and taking any necessary action. Measures and records vital signs, intake and output. Performs point of care testing, etc.

Provides basic patient care and treatments. Assists patients with activities of daily living and mobility needs.

Administers prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids and administer blood products. Collects samples, administers skin tests and vaccinations.

Participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the treatment plan and contributes to the evaluation of nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other health care team members as necessary.

Collaborates and communicates with the patient/resident, family, and other health care providers.

Contributes to the development and implementation of a teaching plan related to self care for the patient.

Acts as a patient/resident advocate under the direction of the RN.

Makes referrals, including provisions for continuity of care, as needed.

Assists in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines to improve quality of care and nursing practice.

Participates on interdisciplinary teams.

Actions on behalf of patients/residents are determined in an ethical manner.

Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy within legal and regulatory parameters.

Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

Uses the results of quality of care/performance improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice.

Additional

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$30.17 -$45.26

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.