LVN-SNF

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 95,074,000 - 118,742,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care, administer medications, and document care as part of a skilled healthcare team.

The LVN will assess patients, collaborate with RNs and physicians, use diagnostic equipment, maintain safety, and communicate compassionately in a fast-paced environment; CA LVN license and BLS required.

Qualifications

• ACUTE/long-term care experience preferred.
• CA LVN license required.
• BLS CPR within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and administer medications.
• Document care and collaborate with RNs and physicians.
• Operates diagnostic equipment as needed and maintains patient safety.

Skills

Medication administration

IV insertion

Care planning

Documentation

Patient assessment

Education

CA LVN License

BLS CPR Certification

Tools

ECG/diagnostic equipment

Medical devices

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.

• Demonstrates proficient vocational nursing skills:
• Passes medications timely and appropriately, following policy and procedure.
• Completes treatments accurately and within appropriate time frames.
• Demonstrates ability to operate diagnostic equipment.
• Demonstrates proficiency in IV insertion and maintenance.
• Maintains environment free of resident abuse; reports suspected abuses to supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Experience within last two years in acute and/or long-term care
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA LVN License
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS, within 30 Days

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

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Pay Range

$33.18 - $41.44 /hour