Description
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Position Summary :
Provides interpersonal, technical and manual nursing care, within the scope of practice as outlined by the California Board of Nursing under the direction of a licensed physician or Registered Nurse.
Essential Duties :
- Performs basic health and psychosocial assessments.
- Provides input to and implements medical care plans as ordered.
- Performs nursing tasks, procedures, and interventions authorized by a valid physician's order.
- Collects and processes specimens for testing per physician orders.
- Collects, documents and reports patient data, care and treatment, and health status in a timely and accurate manner.
- Receives physician orders and administers all medications and treatments within scope of practice and agency procedure.
- Maintains safe, hygienic environment within medical facilities.
- Provides patient education.
- Safely and properly uses all medical equipment.
- Ensure patients fulfill all outside medical appointments, transporting as necessary.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications :
Must possess and maintain valid California Vocational Nurse License.BLS / CPR for Healthcare Providers and Certificate of Blood Withdrawal from a California BVNPT - approved provider within sixty days of hire.Additional Requirements :
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver's license and current vehicle insurance.Bi-lingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred.Salary Range : $24.89 - $31.11 per hour
The posted pay scale for this position serves as a general disclosure. Actual pay offered within the range will be dependent on individual factors such as skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.