LVN-Emergency Mid-shift at Astrana Health in Tustin, CA

About the Role

Foothill Regional Medical Center is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and patient-focused Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our Emergency Department team. In this fast-paced environment, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting emergency physicians and registered nurses, and helping patients through some of their most critical healthcare moments.

This is an exciting opportunity for an LVN who thrives in a dynamic clinical setting, enjoys working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. Who We Are Serving Tustin, Santa Ana and other surrounding communities, Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds—120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric sub-acute beds. Our surgeons are supported by state-of-the-art robotics. Our Values

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

What You'll Do

As an Emergency Department LVN, you will assist in providing direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians while supporting the department's commitment to safety, quality, and compassionate service.

Clinical Care & Patient Support

• Administer medications and treatments within LVN scope of practice and hospital policies.
• Assist with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and emergency interventions.
• Monitor and report changes in patient conditions, taking appropriate action and documenting observations.
• Perform basic IV management when appropriately certified.
• Utilize aseptic and infection prevention techniques during treatments and procedures.
• Support patient care through specimen collection, wound care, dressing changes, and other clinical procedures.

Patient Comfort & Experience

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, hygiene, comfort measures, and mobility needs.
• Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to patients and families during stressful situations.
• Ensure patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment.

Documentation & Monitoring

• Accurately obtain and document vital signs and patient assessments.
• Record treatments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with patient transportation and coordination of care activities.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation to support continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to obtain IV Certification within 12 months of hire.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to remain calm and composed during emergency situations.
• At least 1 year knowledge and experience in an acute care, emergency department, urgent care, or related clinical experience.

Preferred

• Bilingual language skills.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• Our organization follows an in person work structure where the expectation is to work onsite on a weekly basis. The hospital is located at 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780.
• The total compensation target pay range for this role is $30.00 - $40.00 hourly. The salary range represents our national target range for this role.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at humanresourcesdept@astranahealth.com to request an accommodation.

Additional Information:

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.