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 care through the nursing process in the clinical area. The LVN cooperates with other health care team members to meet patients’ total needs, participates in patient teaching, and directs and assists ancillary personnel. The position provides direct care to patients, including those with complicated nursing problems, and assists with care for patients in critical condition, within the LVN’s scope of practice and under direct provider supervision. The LVN contributes to assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized patient care. The role includes observing and reporting patient information, transcribing provider orders, scheduling tests and procedures, administering and controlling medications and narcotics within scope, maintaining patient-care documentation, and supporting safe, effective clinic operations. The LVN is expected to attend staff meetings, orientation, in-services, and required training; maintain current knowledge of Standard Precautions; and participate in quality control and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Current California licensure to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Completion of an I.V. Therapy course.
Successfully complete a basic dysrhythmia course within six months of hire.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Ability to demonstrate clinical competence through successful completion of annual certification of standardized procedures.
Ability to use fine motor skills 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 lifting, turning, and transferring of 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; successful completion of orientation and training to the point of competence is also specified.

Responsibilities

Assist with assessment and collection of information about patients’ physical, psychological, social, and health care needs; observe patients and report 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 and respond to patients’ needs.
Transcribe provider orders and appropriately schedule tests, procedures, and treatments.
Provide input to and participate in implementing patient care plans in accordance with policies, procedures, 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 care for patients in critical condition.
Observe, record, and report information pertinent to safe and effective patient care.
Function within the limits of the California Nurse Practice Act and applicable hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Assist in evaluating nursing care and patient responses to therapies; communicate relevant clinical information to health care professionals and document patient progress.
Administer and control narcotics and medications within the LVN’s scope of practice.
Attend at least 75% of staff meetings, with a minimum of nine annually, and read monthly meeting minutes.
Complete annual standardized-procedure certification and participate in annual hospital orientation and in-services.
Maintain current knowledge of Standard Precautions for potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Cooperate with health team members to plan written, individualized patient care and organize care according to individual patient needs.
Demonstrate ethical behavior, accept responsibility for actions, recognize limitations, seek assistance, and incorporate constructive feedback into nursing practice.
Promote patient safety, address or correct peers’ errors when necessary, and maintain effective working relationships with health care team members.
Communicate tactfully and helpfully with patients, families, and visitors.
Assist with the overall operation of the health center and use supplies and equipment safely and efficiently.
Complete assigned work within scheduled hours and maintain appropriate time records.
Support safety standards, identify risk situations, and intervene appropriately.
Attend mandatory CPR class and orientation.
Successfully complete a Basic Arrhythmia Recognition and Treatment course within six months of hire.
Participate in QC/QI activities at the stated 75% standard.