Licensed Vocational Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited licensed practical nurse program practical from a community college.
• Current Certificate of Competence and in good standing with the California State Board of Nursing
• 1 year of nursing experience required; three years nursing experience preferred.
• Comply with the regulations and legislation.
• Comply with accepted professional standards of practice.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Certified in CPR.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, other team members and community.
• Treat clients, team members and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.
• Empathy for the needs of the client.
• Works as a team member.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with the organizations requirements.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray.

Nice To Haves

• Community, home health or medical/surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care as defined under the scope of nursing practice and the legislative acts using sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Implements plan of care and treatment as required.
• Provides accurate, detailed and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing process.
• Conducts ongoing assessments.
• Participates in health/therapeutic counseling, teaching and emotional support to the client and family/caregivers.
• Observes client condition and accurately reports to the registered nurse.
• Assists with client discharge or transfer.
• Assesses and provides client and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis.
• Prepares, administers, and appropriately documents actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications. Observes, reports and records adverse reactions to medications and/or treatment to the registered nurse.
• Recognizes the need for and institute emergency measures in a rapid and appropriate manner, when indicated.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (i.e., PT, O, ST, Dietician) to the Care Designer/Director of Patient Care Services or registered nurse supervisor.
• Performs all skills, treatments and procedures competently in accordance with State Board of Nursing scope of practice Nursing Practice and adheres to the policies, procedures and protocols of the agency.
• Follows principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Uses equipment properly and in a safe manner.
• Ensures client’s rights are adhered to. These include but are not limited to: the right to privacy and dignity while care is being provided, the right to accept or refuse care, the right to confidentiality of their information.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance