Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Description - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (LON015639)

Job Description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - (LON015639)

Description

Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Central Staffing / Discharge Lounge

Status: Full time

Shift: Days (8hr shift) M-F w/ Sat rotation 9am to 5:30pm

Pay Range: $32.19/hr - $46.68/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare''s recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The LVN works under the direction of the RN to coordinate the management of discharges requiring minimal intervention in the Discharge Lounge. Specifically, the LVN works within their designated scope of practice to perform nursing interventions to progress already developed discharge plans that enable patients who are assessed as medically fit to be discharged safely in a timely and safe manner. This role is integral to patients' continuity of care specific to the discharge instructions for patients and their families as they transition home.

Essential Functions:

• Prioritizes essential functions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation.
• Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.
• Serves as a role model and mentors new staff members.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.
• Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient-family-significant other expectations.
• Demonstrates tact, sensitivity, and discretion.
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.
• Adheres to infection control, confidentiality and safety guidelines and policies, observes all safety and health regulations, and ensures compliance with regulatory agency standards and State and Federal regulations.
• Reports any patient problems encountered to the RN, physician and/or manager as appropriate.
• Contributes to professional development of peers and colleagues by sharing knowledge and skills.
• Maintains positive working relationships with patients/families and interdisciplinary team members. Demonstrates consistent professional attitude and behaviors. Practices the principles of effective communication.
• Responsible for maintaining professional competence and keeping informed of changes.
• Ability to be at work and be on time.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years 20 experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 2 year experience working as an LVN in an in-patient setting required.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working/discharge planning in acute services preferred
• Highschool diploma or equivalent required
• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in California.
• IV certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Primary Location

: United States-California-Long Beach

Job

: Licensed Practical Nurse

Organization

: Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Level

: Staff

Job Posting

: Jul 10, 2026, 10:31:44 PM

Work Schedule: 8/80 work shift hours (hospital)

Shift

: Day Job

Scheduled Shift Start Time: 9a M-F + Sat rotation - Scheduled Shift End Time: 5:30p M-F + Sat rotation

Department Name: Central Staffing Coordinat