Licensed Vocational Nurse II

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. DHS is seeking dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team. Whether you’re working in community clinics or hospitals, this is an opportunity to grow your career while serving diverse communities across LA County. OUR MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing out standing care.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a hospital inpatient care unit.
A license to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Applicants have to meet ALL of the Requirements to Qualify at the time of filing.
A current, active license to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.
Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California have to provide their Vocational Nurse license number from that state on the application at the time of filing.
Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered.
Ensure the Certificates and Licenses Section of the application is completed.
Provide the title(s) of your required certification(s) and/or license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration, and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required certification(s) and license(s) specified above.
Required license(s) and certificate(s) MUST be active and unrestricted , or your application will NOT be accepted.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password.
U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Additional credit will be awarded to applicants whose experience exceeds the requirements.

Responsibilities

Monitors the operation of specialized equipment setup by a physician or nurse-in-charge such as renal dialysis machines, regulating venous and dialysate pressure from verbal instructions, monitoring gauges and alerting the nurse-in-charge when readings and observations of the patient indicate an abnormal condition.
Performs specialized procedures such as peritoneal dialysis, adding prescribed medication in the dialysate solution, introducing and draining the solution in accordance with precise procedures.
Provides emotional support to the patient, displaying empathy and interest in the patient's progress, being aware of and encouraging special aptitudes for the patient's rehabilitation.
Obtains and provides information on patients at change of shift briefings with nursing personnel, and in contacts with doctors.
Reports on significant incidents involving nursing personnel, patients and others.
Leads a small group of nursing personnel in the medication, treatment and nursing care of all patients in a medical, surgical or rehabilitation ward, major section of a ward or similar inpatient care unit.
Recognizes the need for emergency care; initiates life saving action in emergencies and alerts the nurse-in-charge or physician.
Sets up, operates and monitors electronic and/or mechanical equipment such as croupettes, oxygen therapy and suctioning equipment.
Monitors the functioning of intravenous apparatus and cardio scopes.
Administers medications by injection, orally and other predetermined methods with the exception of research drugs and others as determined by the Medical Department.
Checks prescribed dosages against specified limits.
Observes and reports adverse reaction to medication.
Provides bedside care such as maintaining personal hygiene, providing comfort and safety, performing urgent housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment, and taking measures to prevent pressure sores and other infirmities endemic to bedridden patients.
Measures and records vital signs; records bed care procedures, treatments, medications and nourishment provided and output.
Observes and reports on manifest behavior and condition of patients.
Gives eye and ear irrigations and instillations.
Cleans, debrides, medicates and applies dressings to wounds, using sterile technique.
Teaches isolation technique to patients and visitors.
Prevents spread of infection using principles of asepsis.
Scheduling and assigning work to nursing employees, checking to ensure completion, charting and recording of assigned tasks, and checking the quality in which tasks are performed.
Lays out appropriate instruments and supplies and assists the physician performing medical and surgical procedures.