Licensed Vocational Nurse- Pediatric Sub-Acute

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs? The Bernardy Center is a 5-star rated pediatric subacute and long-term care facility that helps patients and their families transition from the acute care environment by providing additional support and parent education prior to going home. The Bernardy Center team provides more than just medical support. Because they are children first, the developmental, emotional and physical well-being of each child is the focus of care. Bernardy staff participate with the children in community as well as unit activities. So, if you are looking to find a nursing position in which you have the time and opportunity to get to really know your patients and work alongside their families as well as make a life changing difference, the Bernardy Center team is looking for you!
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the RN/Licensed Care Provider, the LVN is responsible for applying the nursing process through the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of patient care. The LVN provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. The LVN demonstrates clinical competence in performing, assisting and/or documenting tasks and procedures with excellence and quality, per department standards, regulatory guidelines and within scope of practice using age/developmental appropriate approach. The LVN implements plan of care, provides patient and family teaching, follow-up, and discharge (after visit summaries) instructions with excellence and quality, per departmental standards and within scope of practice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate Degree or Nursing Diploma from an accredited LVN program
Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA
PEARS Certification (Issued by American Heart Association) within 6 months of hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of pediatric experience
Bilingual Spanish
The current salary range for this position is $27.39 to $40.68/hr.
A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector.
RCHSD offers a competitive benefits package including generous paid-time off, sick leave, 403(b) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, 100% employer-paid life insurance, LTD, AD&D, recognition awards and so much more!
Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.