LVN, Med Surg 5 Central

Community Health System•Fresno, CA

About The Position

Overview Benefits and Opportunities for you! Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas) Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions Great food options with on-demand ordering Free parking and electric charging Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page. Responsibilities The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) identifies patient needs, maintains quality standards, and provides basic patient care. The LVN also partners with the Registered Nurse (RN) to perform skills, procedures, and other tasks that are outside their clinical scope of practice.

Requirements

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
Completion of an accredited Vocational Nursing School program OR become licensed by equivalency required
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
LVNIVTX - IV Therapy Certification (LVN) required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
BAC - Basic Arrhythmia Course required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position

Nice To Haves

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred o For the following departments: Clovis: 02-61780 ICU Stepdown, 02-61792 Surgical CPCU. CHS HealthStream Course

Responsibilities

Use and practice basic assessment (data collection), participate in planning, execute interventions in accordance with the care plan or treatment plan, and contribute to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan.
Recognize, communicate, and document changes in patient’s condition either emergent or in response to patient care.
Obtain and provide information on patients at change of shift briefings with nursing personnel and in contacts with physicians. Report on significant incidents involving nursing personnel, patients, and others.
Contribute to the development and implementation of a teaching plan related to self-care for the patient.
Interact and appropriately utilize other members of the healthcare team to promote patient/family well being and support patient/family choices.
Administer medications to patients according to CMC policy following the 5 Rights of Safe Medication Practice. Observe and report adverse drug reactions to Pharmacy and RN.
Assure completeness of patient record.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service
Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates
Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas)
Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
Great food options with on-demand ordering
Free parking and electric charging
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community.