Our System
Little Company of Mary is an integrated regional health care system based in Torrance, California comprised of nearly 30 health care sites throughout the greater South Bay, Harbor and Palos Verdes Peninsula communities.  LCM was  created in 1992 through the affiliation of Little Company of Mary Hospital - Torrance and Little Company of Mary San Pedro Hospital. 

Little Company of Mary is currently comprised of two acute-care hospitals, Little Company of Mary Hospital - Torrance and Little Company of Mary San Pedro Hospital, the Medical Institute of Little Company of Mary,  four skilled nursing facilities, three urgent care centers, a number of outpatient facilities, home care, hospice and two fund-raising foundations.  LCM is part of a growing system of more than 42 health care facilities governed by the Sisters of Little Company of Mary, a worldwide nursing congregation of nearly 450 Catholic sisters.

In 1999, LCM and Providence Health System affiliated their two systems.  The new organization, called Providence Health System Southern California Region, is structured into two service areas: Little Company of Mary (covering the South Bay) and San Fernando Valley.

Our Service Area
More than 850,000 people live in the Little Company of Mary service area, which includes: Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Lomita, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Harbor City, San Pedro, Wilmington and Carson.  Little Company of Mary�s Home Care and Chemical Dependency Recovery affiliates also service the greater Los Angeles area.

Our Nurses 
Our nurses work closely with physicians to provide the most comprehensive and complete care for our patients. They have many opportunities to plan, direct, provide and evaluate patient care.  A computerized documentation system facilitates patient charting, and CareMaps help our nurses to ensure evidence-based best practice.  The nurses also collaborate with patient advocates to ensure the patients' well-being and coordination of care with other disciplines.  We use non-licensed assistance personnel to help with order entry, EKG's and basic patient care.  Our nurses provide the cornerstone of care for every patient we treat.  We celebrate the efforts of our nurses through a nurse excellence program and during recognized Nurse Week celebrations.

Benefits to Nurses

• A competitive salary structure
• Flexible shifts and self-scheduling
• 12-hour in-patient shifts
• 8-hour outpatient shifts
• In-house registry
• Paid time off and sick time benefits
• Day care center for mildly ill children
• Off-site day care for well children
• Major health insurance from a variety of health plans.
• Dental insurance and vision care plans
• Comprehensive retirement plan with a non-contributing pension plan
• 403 (b) with matching savings program
• Generous tuition reimbursement plans
• Professional Values Program for demonstration of advanced education and leadership by staff RN�s
• On-site BSN program
• Comprehensive Women�s Wellness Center
• Large nursing and medical library

Quality of Care
Quality of care is very important at Little Company of Mary Hospital � Torrance and Little Company of Mary San Pedro Hospital.   The hospitals are evaluated by the Department of Health Services and the California Medical Association, and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.  Little Company of Mary is recognized as a national leader in the care of the Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) population.  All of our patients are assured of receiving care that has been carefully reviewed for the highest quality standards.

Location�Location�Location
Little Company of Mary Hospital - Torrance and Little Company of Mary San Pedro Hospital are located near the Pacific Ocean, where residents enjoy an average temperature of 72 degrees and a smog-free beach environment.  Running, biking, rollerblading and volleyball are enjoyed all year long.  Plus, there's hiking, mountain biking, the desert, shopping and rock climbing just a short drive away.  For cooler temperatures, a two-hour drive to the mountains means a full day of snow skiing and snowboarding.

Nearby Los Angeles is home to many attractions, including Universal Studios, Hollywood, The Getty Center, and the Los Angeles Theatre District.  Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and the San Diego Zoo and Seaworld are just a short drive away in Orange County and San Diego County.

Sports enthusiasts can take in Los Angeles Lakers basketball, Kings hockey and Dodger baseball all within a short distance from Little Company of Mary Hospital � Torrance and Little Company of Mary San Pedro Hospital.

For more information about Little Company of Mary, we invite you to call our Nurse Recruiter, Nancy Tsuyuki, RN,  at (310) 543-5957, or email [email protected].  You can also fax us at (310) 540-8213.  We look forward to hearing from you.

• Little Company of Mary Hospital - Torrance
• Little Company of Mary San Pedro Hospital