Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District·Garberville, California
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with routine bedside care for patients of various ages. Responsibilities include personal hygiene, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and responding to emergency situations.
Description Summary/Objective The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) employs intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills to perform basic patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The LVN assists with routine, direct bedside care of patients of various ages. Such duties include, but are not limited to: personal hygiene, vital signs, I&O, use of equipment, ADLs, re-enforcement of teaching, documenting in the medical record, recognizing and responding to emergency situations and administering medication within the LVN scope of practice. The LVN reports to the Registered Nurse.
Essential Functions Ability to be a role model in promoting quality care and adherence to the district Vision, Mission, and Values.
Ability to communicate clearly with team members, patients, families, and providers.
Ability to display professionalism and diplomacy in the work environment.
Ability to use critical thinking skills to analyze issues, develop plans for improvement, implement those plans, and monitor their effectiveness.
Adheres to all facility policies, including but not limited to; Attendance and reliability: Adheres to attendance, punctuality and absence reporting requirements.
Maintains confidentiality of appropriate records per hospital policy and applicable law.
Core Competencies Global and cultural awareness Collaboration - Teamwork Caring
PPO Medical Plans, which include prescription drug coverage Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance – $50,000 provided by SoHum Health, with options to add more · Aflac - supplemental insurance Employee discount for health services received at SoHum Health Paid Time Off (PTO) Retirement plan with a 5% employer match $.20/mile round-trip commuter pay Flexible spending accounts – for dependent care and medical expenses
If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at SoHum Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Join us in our mission to enhance the health and well-being of our community.
Required Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational/Practical Nursing Current LVN license in California Current BLS required, ACLS/PALS required within 90 days of hire
Preferred Education and Experience 1 year experience as an LVN or two years' experience as a CNA prior to entering the Vocational/Practical Nursing Program.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
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