Neurology LVN

Dignity Health; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver direct patient care, assess conditions, administer medications, and document care within a compassionate healthcare team.

You will collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans, ensuring patient safety and high-quality experiences in a fast-paced outpatient setting. SEIU-UHW represented role.

Qualifications

• High School GED or Diploma.
• 3 years outpatient LVN experience.
• CA LVN license currently active.
• BLS CPR certification from American Heart Association.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and CPT/ICD-9 coding.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients' physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs per diagnosis and care plan.
• Assist RN with planning and collaborating with healthcare team.
• Deliver competent care aligned with plan of care across settings.
• Observe patient responses to care and document changes.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Communicate effectively with all healthcare team members.

Skills

LVN experience

Outpatient care

CPR

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Education

LVN program completion

CA LVN license

Tools

Electronic practice management system

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. This is an SEIU-UHW represented role.

• Observes patients physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs considering diagnosis, age, care setting, desire for care, and response to care plan.
• Assists RN with planning, collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.
• Delivers competent care as required by patient, plan of care, and care setting, collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.
• Observes patient's responses to care.
• Provides interactive patient/family education.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School GED or Diploma
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Licensed Vocational Nurse program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program (Determination made by Dignity Health Medical Foundation H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division) of Allied Health Professions.)
• Three (3) years experience in an outpatient setting as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Current and valid Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA license (LVN:CA)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) certification from the American Heart Association
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills are essential
• Knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-9 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Licensed Vocational Nurse scope of practice is essential to this position

Preferred

• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. Our 130+ clinics across the state of California deliver high-quality, patient-centric care with an emphasis on humankindness. Through affiliations with Dignity Health hospitals, along with our joint ventures and partnerships, we offer a robust, state-of-the-art health care delivery system in the communities we serve .We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

Pay Range

$34.95 - $39.42 /hour