Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians, and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience, through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled -- qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.
Responsibilities
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of orientation period that includes demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a fully competent level of performance. The LVN maintains a clean organized and safe environment and performs patient care services that support the physician / providers practice under the clinical supervision of the Physician Registered Nurse Nurse Practitioner Physicians Assistant or other licensed staff.
This includes assisting in prepping patients for examinations or procedures, assisting with procedures, relaying instructions from the physician to a patient or authorized person, and collecting patient data. It also includes documenting patient concerns, patient messages, and care provided to the patient in the patient’s medical record for the physician's review. As well as, administrating medications specifically directed by the physician, performing accurate vital sign measurements and documentation, and providing leadership to support staff.
Qualifications
Pay Range
$30.77 - $34.71 /hour