Job Description

Nature and Scope

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides professional nursing skills in an outpatient clinic setting, emphasizing disease prevention and health maintenance. The LVN works closely with the clinical staff, front office staff and other related departments to support the patient and family needs.

Location

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation

Compensation for Benefited, Full-Time Pay Scale

• Base Rate: $30.62–$43.66 per hour (or $63,689.60 – $90,806.14 annually)
• Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.
• Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay

Job Status / Shift Information

Full-time, benefited

Qualifications

Education

• Current CPR Certification.
• Graduate from an approved Licensed Vocational Nursing program with an associates or equivalent degree
• Current California LVN license or interim permit for LVN.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to apply good clinical judgment, plan work, establish priorities and maintain flexibility.
• Proficient written and verbal skills.
• Ability to instruct and teach.
• Ability to use a computer proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and assists clinical staff with examination procedures.
• Takes accurate vital signs, performs necessary lab work, and ensures that proper documentation is included in the patient’s record prior to providers visit.
• Notes appropriate history and reason for visit including: prenatal, immunization, smoking, medical history
• Updates allergy and medication list.
• Administers medications and immunizations under the providers’ orders, except IV medications.

Benefits / Perks

Benefits for Eligible Employees

The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement

On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package.

Perks Available to Employees

• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
• An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Contact Information

Recruiter Name/Email:

Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone:

530-283-7169