LVN, Pediatrics, Limited Term
About The Position
Under general supervision and within the scope of certification or licensure, the Licensed Vocational Nurse assists providers with patient care. Duties include greeting and identifying patients, escorting them to exam rooms, identifying the purpose of their visit, preparing them for office visits (such as weighing patients and taking vital signs), performing minor medical procedures, and completing other patient-care tasks. The LVN delivers care within the scope of the California Nurse Practice Act and PAMF Nursing guidelines. This is a full-time, benefited, limited-term opportunity. The anticipated shift is 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; the listed schedule is eight hours per shift, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends. The position is based at PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD. The role may involve handling hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with employees, patients, and patient families; requires tact.
- Basic high school math aptitude.
- Basic Windows skills, including keyboarding, mouse movement, and computer data entry to enter patient information.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to lift and position patients.
- Visual capability to observe patients.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
- Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner.
- Ability to apply moderate mental effort and concentration while handling varying procedures and interruptions.
Nice To Haves
- Related medical experience.
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability.
Responsibilities
- Greet and identify patients.
- Escort patients to exam rooms and identify the purpose of their visit.
- Prepare patients for office visits, including weighing them and taking vital signs.
- Perform minor medical procedures and other tasks associated with patient care.
- Deliver care within the scope of the California Nurse Practice Act and PAMF Nursing guidelines.
- Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as required, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Benefits
- Benefited position with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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