Education
• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Completion of an accredited Vocational Nursing School program OR become licensed by equivalency required
Licenses and Certifications
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• LVN - Current State of California Licensed Vocational Nurse License required
• LVNIVTX - IV Therapy Certification (LVN) required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred
o For the following departments: Clovis: 02-61780 ICU Stepdown, 02-61792 Surgical CPCU.
CHS HealthStream Course
• BAC - Basic Arrhythmia Course required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
o For the following departments: 04-87301 Centralized Flex Staffing, 04-87302 Centralized Float, 01-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: 02-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only.
Refer to the department’s specific requirements, orientation skills checklists and competencies