Clinic LVN

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•Brawley, CA

9h•$29 - $38

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a clinic physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, the Licensed Vocational Nurse assists in providing patient care through the nursing process in the clinical area. The LVN cooperates with other members of the health care team to meet patients’ total needs, participates in patient teaching, and directs and assists ancillary personnel. The role assists with patient assessment and care planning, implements and evaluates care, documents and reports relevant patient information, and provides direct care within the scope of practice and applicable policies. The LVN supports safe clinic operations, works collaboratively with patients and the care team, and participates in required training, meetings, and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California.
Current CPR certification.
Completion of an I.V. Therapy course.
Successful completion of orientation and training to the point of competence.
Successful completion of a basic dysrhythmia course within six months of hire.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Ability to use fine motor skills and manual dexterity to operate and handle departmental equipment.
Ability to hear spoken words, auscultate for physical assessment, and monitor alarms.
Ability to see written type.
Ability to stand for up to several hours at a time and climb stairs.
Ability to lift 25 pounds and perform tasks involving lifting, turning, and transferring patients.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience in a patient care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in assessing patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions; collect data and assess health care needs; observe patients and report information according to hospital policies and procedures; assess patient and family understanding of illness and self-care.
Assist in planning clinical care as a team member and respond to patient needs; transcribe provider orders and appropriately schedule tests, procedures, and treatments.
Provide input into and participate directly in implementing patient care plans; deliver clinical and technical care in accordance with established policies and procedures, using appropriate techniques and safety precautions.
Under direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, provide direct care to patients with complicated nursing problems and assist with patients in critical condition; observe, record, and report information relevant to safe and effective care.
Practice within the limits of the State Nurse Practice Act and hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Provide care and demonstrate skills comparable to peers with similar training and experience in similar circumstances.
Assist in evaluating nursing care and patient responses to therapies; communicate appropriate clinical information to other health care professionals and document patient progress based on the current problem list and/or nursing diagnosis.
Administer and control narcotics and medications within the scope of practice.
Attend at least 75% of staff meetings, with a minimum of nine annually, and read monthly meeting minutes.
Complete the annual certification of standardized procedures; participate in annual hospital orientation and in-services; maintain current knowledge of Standard Precautions for potential bloodborne pathogen exposure.
Cooperate with health team members in planning written, individualized patient care plans and organize care according to each patient’s needs.
Demonstrate ethical nursing practice, accept responsibility for actions, recognize limitations and the need for assistance, and give and accept constructive feedback.
Promote excellence and patient safety, including identifying and correcting peer errors when necessary.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with health care team members; communicate tactfully and helpfully with patients, families, and visitors.
Assist in the overall operation of the health center and use supplies and equipment safely and efficiently.
Complete assigned work within scheduled hours and maintain an appropriate time record.
Support safety standards, identify risks, and intervene appropriately.
Attend mandatory CPR class and orientation.
Successfully complete the Basic Arrhythmia Recognition and Treatment course within six months of hire.
Participate in QC/QI issues at the stated 75% level.