PERINATAL LVN

Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA seeks a Perinatal LVN to support comprehensive patient care in the perinatal unit under RN supervision.

You will administer medications, perform vital assessments, collect samples, assist with admissions and transfers, educate mothers and newborns, and help with mobility and safety while maintaining accurate EHR documentation and contributing to surgical support as needed.

Qualifications

• CA LVN license required
• BLS CPR within 30 days
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 30 days
• Expanded IV Therapy Course required

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and collect lab samples as part of perinatal care
• Perform vital assessments and skilled nursing procedures
• Educate mothers and newborns and support family education
• Assist with patient mobility, safety, and basic surgical support as needed
• Document care and patient status in the EHR and report to RN

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation in EHR

Nursing assessments

IV therapy

POC testing

Patient education

Education

CA LVN License

BLS CPR within 30 Days

Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 30 Days

Expanded IV Therapy Course

Tools

EHR (electronic health records)

IV therapy equipment

POC testing devices

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Perinatal LVN, you will perform a diverse range of assigned duties to support comprehensive patient care for all ages within the perinatal unit, working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Your contributions will be essential to our patient-centered care.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Perinatal LVN, you will perform a diverse range of assigned duties to support comprehensive patient care for all ages within the perinatal unit, working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Your contributions will be essential to our patient-centered care.
Every day, you will administer medications, collect lab samples, perform vital patient assessments, and execute various skilled nursing procedures as per your scope of practice. You will provide essential education and support to mothers and newborns, assist with patient mobility and safety, and contribute to surgical support as needed. Additionally, you will support departmental activities, maintain accurate records, and ensure operational readiness, always reporting patient status observations to the Registered Nurse.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong clinical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient and family care. Your ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, collaborate effectively within the healthcare team, and adhere strictly to medical protocols and organizational policies will be essential in ensuring optimal outcomes for our perinatal population.

• Demonstrates perinatal/neonatal vocational nursing skills including but not limited to vital signs, heights and weights. Documents care provided per facility policy in EHR
• Consistently and accurately documents patient history and education regarding advance directives upon admission
• Reports observations regarding patient's status to the registered nurse. Identify patient deterioration requiring immediate interventions and care. Responds to urgent/emergent situations. Advocates for patient and families to improve health care.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer or discharge. Moves, lifts, ambulates and transports patients safely.
• Assists physicians and nursing staff with assigned procedures
• LVN Skill set: insertion/removal of IV's, foley catheters. Performs POC testing

Job Requirements

Required

• Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 30 Days
• Expanded IV Therapy Course

Preferred

• One (1) year current experience in an acute care setting or specialty area., upon hire

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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$38.42 - $47.98 /hour