Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a temporary, per diem Licensed Vocational Nurse responsible for rendering nursing care pursuant to the goals, objectives, and policies of Cottage Health within the scope of practice and under the direction of an RN. Performs nursing interventions for the comfort and healing of patients. Supports a collaborative environment in promotion of health and wellness.

Responsibilities include:

• Patient Care: Collects data and performs nursing care interventions based on LVN Scope of Care. Provides input to the RN in the formulation of the plan of care. Identifies and prioritizes care based on the patient's individual needs.
• Documentation: Completes appropriate documentation (i.e. medical record, plan of care, patient changes, assigned projects, educational activities) in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum: Current California LVN license. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

Years of Related Work Experience:

• Minimum: Previous clinical experience in an acute care, clinic, LTC, or skilled nursing setting.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

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Parish Nursing, Temporary, Per Diem, 8 Hours, Day Shifts