Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Sub Acute Program

Company: Community Health System
Location: Fresno
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Sub Acute Program




Requisition ID

2022-31235

Category

Licensed Nursing Positions

Shift Type

Full-Time

Shift

12 Hour

Shift Schedule

Days

Facility

Community Subacute & Transitional Care Center (CSTCC)


Location


US-CA-Fresno

Posted Date

9/8/2022





































Overview









*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA* We are driven by the central purpose of our mission: "to improve the health status of the community." As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with the largest private employer in the Central Valley, the average day is anything but average and you will actively feel and see how your role impacts our mission and those we serve. CSTCC is a 106-bed facility providing inpatient care for chronic, subacute conditions such as coma or other complex illness that require 24-hour medical supervision. CSTCC has two very unique and distinct units.Our 58-bed subacute unit is medically certified as a rehabilitation respiratory unit. We specialize in trach weaning, helping patients come off of vents, feeding tubes, retraining patients to eat and breathe. The average length of stay for patients in subacute is about 6 months to one year.Our 48-bed short-term skilled unit provides wound care, IV therapy, and focuses on getting the patients transitioned back to their lives and community. This unit houses a full rehabilitation gym for our patients.Your LVN Career at Community - Opportunity. Challenge. Growth.













Responsibilities









In this role some of your key responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Assesses, plans and implements the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting.
• Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNAs and supportive staff members.
• Participates in resident and family teaching.
• Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the facility's mission.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Education--- High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) or Completion of a CMC Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required--- Completion of an accredited Vocational Nursing School program OR become licensed by equivalency required Experience--- 6 months of experience in a long term care facility required Licenses and Certifications--- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required--- LVN - Current State of California Licensed Vocational Nurse License required Click HERE to learn more about our awesome benefits offerings as well! Please note: Per the CDPH order, all healthcare workers are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved exemption and test regularly.Please note: If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires and those candidates meeting current bonus requirements.
  
  
  
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  Take Your Expertise to New Heights
  You've learned a thing or two since you started in this profession, but maybe you're ready for more. Maybe you need new situations that will push you farther. Or maybe you're starting to think about passing the torch to the next generation. No matter what opportunity you're looking for, you're likely to find it here.From the rush of Level 1 trauma to the tight-knit teamwork of the region's leading bariatric surgery program, we have opportunities to help you take your next step.
  
  The Benefits of Choosing Community
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    A teaching facility associated with UCSF
    
    
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    Nursing ladder for bedside RN development;4 levels
    
    
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    Opportunities beyond bedside care:leadership, quality/risk, educators
    
    
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    Tuition discounts and educationreimbursement
    
    
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    Scholarships, on-demand continuingeducation and professional certificationreimbursement
    
    
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    Free BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP andBasic Arrhythmia re-certifications
    
    
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    An eligible employer for -Public ServiceLoan Forgiveness
    
    
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    Future opportunities within a largeorganization; advance your career withoutchanging employers
    
    
    
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Keywords: Community Health System, Fresno , Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Sub Acute Program, Other , Fresno, California