LVN II (Full time, 12 hour night shifts)
About The Position
Under general supervision, the LVN II performs nursing duties within the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice Act. The role provides care for patients in a hospital inpatient setting, a hospital outpatient clinic, or a mental health clinic, and performs other related duties as required. The Licensed Vocational Nurse is the fully qualified working level and is distinguished from the Nurse Assistant role by requiring a state license and providing a broader range of skilled nursing care. The LVN II maintains, demonstrates, and is assessed on the knowledge and skills needed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients of appropriate ages served on the assigned unit.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited Vocational Nurse Program.
- Possession of a valid California Vocational Nurse’s License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
- Intravenous Therapy (I.V.) and BLS.
- Knowledge of current principles, techniques, and procedures used in vocational nursing as covered in the Nurse Practice Act.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, acute care procedures, and equipment.
- Knowledge of the use and effects of appropriate documentation of medicine and narcotics.
- Ability to perform the full range of vocational nursing duties and responsibilities under the Vocational Nursing Practice Act.
- Ability to work under stressful and emergency situations.
- Ability to complete and maintain reports and patient records and accurately observe and report situations.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and perform vocational nursing duties within the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice Act.
- Care for patients in a hospital inpatient setting, a hospital outpatient clinic, or a mental health clinic.
- Follow policies and procedures for the assigned setting, including medication administration, quality assurance, patient safety, and infection control.
- Manage emergency or crisis situations and take appropriate action.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, registered nurses, patients, coworkers, and internal and external customers.
- Complete and maintain reports and patient records.
- Accurately observe situations and report findings so effective action can be taken according to documentation rules and applicable policies and procedures.
- Maintain, demonstrate, and be assessed on knowledge and skills appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
