Nature and Scope

The Licensed Vocational Nurse delivers nursing care through the use of the nursing process under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Location

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

Compensation

Compensation Philosophy: We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate staff for 30 years of relevant experience. 

Compensation Range: $32.20 - $ 45.90 / hour

Job Status / Shift Information

Per Diem and Shifts Vary

Qualifications

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of nursing, maintains a current California LVN license, and maintains a current CPR certification, IV certification or willingness to obtain.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Has signed and is aware of professional responsibility to report suspected cases of abuse. Demonstrates a willingness to learn, accept change, and update knowledge of nursing practice as evidenced by continuing education.

Must meet physical requirements as stated on job description addendum

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned portions of the initial assessment of patient needs, including bio-physical, psychosocial, environmental, discharge planning, self-care and education and performs reassessment each shift, as well as upon transfer and discharge.
• Assists in the determination of the effectiveness of patient care through patient interviews, assessment and patient compliance to the plan of care and adjusts patient care to meet changing needs.
• Modifies the interview technique by identifying the physical, psychosocial and educational needs common to Neonate, Infant and Children.
• Observes parent/child interaction and child’s general appearance. Assesses safety considerations.
• Assess head circumference, height, weight, and immunization status.

Benefits / Perks

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Discounted memberships with Sierra Saver/ Flight Care
• Reduced-cost-personal cell phones
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

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: Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone: 530-283-7169

Department Email: nclawson@pdh.org

Department Location: 1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971