Clinic LVN

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•Brawley, CA

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 works with other members of the health care team to meet patients’ needs, participates in patient teaching, and directs and assists ancillary personnel. The role includes assisting with patient assessment and care planning, implementing care plans and clinical procedures, monitoring and reporting patient information, evaluating patient responses, and administering medications and narcotics within the LVN’s scope of practice. The position also supports health center operations, patient safety, quality improvement activities, and continuing education requirements.

Requirements

Current California licensure to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Completion of an I.V. Therapy course.
Successful completion of a basic dysrhythmia course within six months of hire.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Successfully complete orientation and training to the point of competence.
Meet the role’s physical requirements, including manual dexterity, hearing spoken words and monitor alarms, seeing written text, standing for several hours, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds, and lifting, turning, and transferring patients.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience in a patient care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with assessment and data collection concerning patients’ physical, psychological, social, and health care needs; observe patients and report relevant information according to policy and procedure.
Assess patient and family understanding of illness and self-care.
Assist in planning clinical care as a team member; respond to patient needs; transcribe provider orders; and schedule tests, procedures, and treatments.
Contribute to and participate in implementing individualized patient care plans and provide clinical and technical care using appropriate procedures and safety precautions.
Under direct provider supervision, provide care to patients with complicated nursing problems and assist with care of patients in critical condition; observe, record, and report information pertinent to safe and effective care.
Work within the California Nurse Practice Act and applicable hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Evaluate patient responses to therapies, communicate relevant clinical information to other health professionals, and document patient progress based on the problem list or nursing diagnosis.
Administer and control narcotics and medications within the LVN’s scope of practice.
Attend at least 75% (a minimum of nine) of annual staff meetings and read monthly meeting minutes.
Complete the annual certification of standardized procedures, attend hospital orientation and in-services, and maintain knowledge of Standard Precautions related to bloodborne pathogens.
Coordinate with the health team to plan written, individualized care; organize care according to each patient’s needs; and evaluate nursing care.
Practice ethically, take responsibility for actions, recognize limitations, seek assistance, and incorporate constructive feedback into nursing practice.
Promote patient safety and well-being, including addressing or correcting peers’ errors as necessary, identifying risk situations, and intervening appropriately.
Maintain effective working relationships and communicate tactfully and helpfully with patients, families, visitors, and health care team members.
Assist with overall health center operations and use supplies and equipment safely and efficiently.
Complete assigned work within scheduled hours and maintain an appropriate time record.
Attend CPR class and orientation; successfully complete a basic arrhythmia recognition and treatment course within six months of hire.
Participate in quality control and quality improvement activities at the required 75% level.