LVN-SNF

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary:

In keeping with the Marian Medical Center healthcare philosophy, the LVN is an experienced practitioner who demonstrates in-depth knowledge of nursing, patient care and the ability to practice independently. Under supervision, identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates the results of these interventions for a given patient population.

Job Duties:

• Demonstrates proficient vocational nursing skills:
  • Passes medications timely and appropriately, following policy and procedure.
  • Completes treatments accurately and within appropriate time frames.
  • Demonstrates ability to operate diagnostic equipment.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in IV insertion and maintenance.
  • Maintains environment free of resident abuse; reports suspected abuses to supervisor.
  • Responds appropriately in crisis situations.
• Utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, therapeutic care for patients:
  • Assessment
  • Planning in collaboration with RN
  • Implementation
  • Evaluation
  • Documentation of the nursing process reflects proficient level of clinical practice.
• Interacts with staff
  • Collaborates with RN to identify and meet educational and discharge needs of patients.
  • Shares continuing education knowledge with co-workers.
  • Assesses CNA staff competence.
• Compliance
  • Completes the nursing portion of the MDS in a timely manner to ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines.
• Compliance with policy and procedures
  • Complies with safety, infection control, CHW Integrity Program, and other organizational policies (90-day evals-department specific orientation checklists completed; annual evals -annual competency checklists completed).
  • Complies with the organizations's dress code.
  • Arrives at work on time, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy.
  • Attends work consistently, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy.
• Other Staff Responsibilities
  • Actively supports the organization's mission, philosophy and strategic plan.
  • Demonstrates good time management and priority setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Experience within last two years in acute and/or long-term care.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA (LVN:CA)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) (within 30 Days of hire)
• IV certification or completion thereof (within 6 - months).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training:

• Demonstrates ability to work within a decentralized model of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates proficient nursing skills.
• Demonstrates a caring, compassionate attitude toward others.
• Willing to actively participate in unit leadership teams, task forces and committees.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
• Demonstrates clear, effective written and oral English skills, and objective active listening skills.
• Reacts calmly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others across all departments.