LVN-SEIU

Job Summary And ResponsibilitiesAs 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 basic technical nursing skills within scope of practice (as documented in agency skills checklist).AssessmentPlanning/CollaborationImplementationEvaluationCollaborates with RN to identify and meet education and discharge needs .Job RequirementsRequiredAcute care experience within the last two years. New graduates and licensed vocational nurses without acute care experience within the last two years will be considered on an individual basisLicensed Vocational Nurse: CA, upon hireBasic Life Support - CPR, upon hire Expanded IV Therapy Course, within 6 - monthsWhere You'll WorkFounded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.One Community. One Mission. One California Pay Range$31.60 - $39.46 /hour