Overview:
Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Responsibilities:
The Staff LVN is an experienced practitioner who demonstrates in-depth knowledge of nursing, patient care, and the ability to practice independently within the confines of educational preparation, physician orders, and as assigned and supervised by a registered nurse.
* Utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, therapeutic care for patients. Assessment planning in collaboration with RN.
* Documentation of the nursing process reflects a proficient level of clinical practice.
* Implements an established plan of care, follows frequency, works toward established goals and reports any necessary changes.
* Collaborates, cooperates and coordinates with RN Case Manager/supervisor to assure effective, consistent management of clients. Works as a collaborative member of the treatment team and reports any changes in client status to case manager/supervisor in a timely manner.
* Documents services rendered and client response. Documentation is complete, accurate, timely, and legible.
Qualifications:
Required
* At least 6 months-1 year of Home Health/Hospice experience, upon hire and
* Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA, upon hire
* American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
* Driver's License: CA, upon hire and
* Auto Insurance, upon hire
Preferred
* Acute care and skilled nursing facility
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