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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Med/Surg

St. Francis Medical Center

Lynwood, California

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Posted Aug 14, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 15, 2026

What the posting states

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compensation range for this role is $28.00 to $37.68

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Overview: St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service! Responsibilities: The LVN/LPN provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring clinical competence within the scope of practice in accordance with state requirements. In collaboration with the healthcare team, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LVN/LPN works to maintain safety, provide patient comfort and care and improve the overall patient experience in the medical surgical setting. Qualifications: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current and valid state license. 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. IV certification upon hire (state specific). Pay Transparency: St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $28.00 to $37.68. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity: Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Privacy Notice: Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

About the employer

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St. Francis Medical Center
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St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles, located in Lynwood, CA. The hospital provides vital healthcare services for approximately 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in the surrounding community, offering a full range…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Award-winning team of dedicated professionals
  • Comprehensive range of specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care
  • Multiple advanced clinical designations (Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, STEMI Receiving Center, Geriatric ED)

What reviewers flag

  • High-volume patient population of approximately one million community members may create demanding workload conditions for nursing staff
  • High-acuity care environment with Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and STEMI Receiving Center designations likely involves frequent high-stress clinical scenarios
  • Specific employee review content and ratings were not available in the provided research, limiting insight into actual workplace challenges reported by nurses
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