St. Francis Medical Center·Lynwood, California
The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services within their scope of practice to meet the psychosocial and physical needs of patients. They perform duties under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse while adhering to EMTALA regulations.
Overview St.
Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles.
St.
Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care.
St.
Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care.
In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health.
St.
Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center.
Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information.
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The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA Regulations and triage process in the ER setting.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. Pay Transparency St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $28.00 to $37.68. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Privacy Notice Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf
Candidates must hold a current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician. A current BLS certificate is also required upon hire.
Market context
In California, Licensed Vocational Nurse psych roles are typically driven by ongoing behavioral health staffing needs in inpatient and community settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often want an active LVN or Licensed Psychiatric Technician license plus current BLS, and the role may involve close teamwork, documentation, and comfort with psychiatric care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and BLS readiness before applying.