Tri-City Healthcare District has been serving the North County region for almost 60 years and remains committed to providing high quality healthcare and community services for every individual we encounter regardless of race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic status.
Our mission is to advance the health and wellness of the community we serve. In order to achieve our mission, we see, hear and listen to our front line healthcare workers, employees, medical staff and all community stakeholders in order to understand and meet our community’s needs.
Position Summary
The licensed vocational nurse is responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse with the coordination of patient care through data collection, planning, implementation and review of patients assigned to him/her for a specified time period. A staff LVN functions under the direction of a RN. Provides care for infant (0-28 days of age), pediatric (<14 years of age), maternal child (adolescent/adults), and adult (>14 years of age and older) populations.
Major Position Responsibilities
The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
Provision of Direct Patient Care.
Qualifications
Minimum of one-year hospital experience, preferred.
Education
Graduate of accredited of school of License Vocational Nursing.
Licenses
Current California Vocational Nurse license, required.
Certification
Current BLS certification, required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
NVCI Required for BHU and ED within 30 days of hire.
Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.
**To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)**
TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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