LVN II Sub Acute - Camarillo, United States - Dignity Health

Description

Overview

Welcome to St. Johns Camarillo Hospital.

At Dignity Health, we believe in the healing power of kindness. Since 1974, we have been leading with our hearts as we serve the people of Camarillo, California. St. Johns Camarillo Hospital is an 82-bed acute care facility with an additional 99-bed extended care unit. We offer a full range of services, including an advanced Wound Healing and Oxygen Therapy, comprehensive Cancer and Oncology Services, nationally-recognized Cardiovascular Services, a Surgical Weight Loss, and a Regional Spine Center.

Our passion for inspiring a stronger, healthier world begins with the way we treat our employees. We believe that giving something forward to our patients, and to each other, can make such a difference. We have been awarded the Ventura County Family-Friendly Employer, and experience very low turnover rates. We are located near the foothills of Camarillo, affording residents easy access to everything the Strawberry Coast has to offer, from limitless outdoor recreation to wine country to all the culture and entertainment Los Angeles has to offer just a short drive south. We invite you to join us in delivering humankindness to a wonderful community, and together we can change lives.

Responsibilities

In keeping with Dignity Health core values an LVN II assigned to the Subacute Care Unit is a practitioner who carries out routine patient care assignments works in controlled patient situations and performs established nursing procedures for individuals under the direction of a SAU Registered Nurse. The SAU LVN III assists the RN and physician staff in clinical data collection and procedures within scope of practice.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

One (1) year current experience in an acute or long term care setting

IV Certification

Current California license as Vocational nurse (CT LVN)

Current CPR (CT CPRBLS)

Special Skills:

Demonstrate proficient nursing skills and Medical and Ventilator skills

Demonstrates a caring compassionate attitude towards others

Demonstrates ability to collaborate with RN as a partner in the patient care team

Demonstrates intermediate to advanced skills appropriate to the Medical and Ventilator specialty

Demonstrates ability to work in a stressful environment with remaining calm efficient and focused

Actively participates in continuing education programs unit-based task forces and committees

Seeks opportunities for improving job knowledge and skills

Demonstrates ability to delegate appropriate patient care tasks and unit duties to other non-licensed team members

Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently

Demonstrates clear and effective written and oral English skills and objective active listening skills

Pay Range

$ $40.32 / hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.