OverviewFrench Hospital Medical Center located in San Luis Obispo California has been named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac orthopedic and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland Forbes and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education resources and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California 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. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go towww.dignityhealth.org/FrenchHospital.ResponsibilitiesIn keeping with the French Hospital Medical Center health care philosophy the Licensed Vocational Nurse under the direction of a Registered Nurse collaborates with the health-care team to provide patient care through the use of the nursing process. Performs and documents basic physicalassessments based on normal anatomy and physiology. Recognizes deviations from normal and reports findings to the registered nurse or physician. Employees are responsible for completion of unit competency assessments annual safety review CPR and renewal of license by maintaining continuingeducation units as required by hospital policy. Employees must successfully pass clinical math exam prior to orientation to unit. In addition to these major responsibilities the LVN may be assigned other duties.QualificationsExperience RequiredAcute care experience within the last two years. New graduates and licensed vocational nurses without acute care experience within the last two years will be considered on an individual basis.Licensure RequiredLVN:CA;BLS-CPR;EIV - within 6 monthsSpecial SkillsDemonstrates ability to work within a team model of patient care delivery. Demonstrates proficient basic nursing skills and specialty skills. Demonstrates ability to collaborate with RN/LVN as a partner in the patient care team. Demonstrates ability to delegate appropriate patient care tasks duties etc. to other non-licensed team members. Ability and willingness to actively participate in process improvement activities. Demonstrates a caring compassionate attitude toward others. Relates with patients/visitors empathetically and tactfully. Maintains effective relationships with coworkers and medical staff. Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently. Demonstrates clear and effective written and oral English skills and objectives active listening skills. Reacts calmly and efficiently in emergencies.Pay Range$30.38 - $37.95 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
