Licensed Vocational Nurse (Arleta)

Job Details

Job Location
Arleta Family Health Care Clinic - Arleta, CA

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$25.31 - $31.64 Hourly

Description

POSITION:

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides assistance to and is
under the supervision of physicians and/or Registered Nurse (R.N.) in the examination and
treatment of patients in the clinic.

Will assist the physician in performing routine tests for the purpose of evaluation, diagnosis and
treatment of patients. The LVN provides clinical services under the supervision of the physician
and/or R.N., such as: draws blood, gives injections, administers and reads negative skin tests,
administers immunizations and vaccinations, administers prescribed medications and
treatments, obtains laboratory specimens, obtains health histories, takes vital signs and preps
patients for doctor's examination. Assist with medical supply inventory and orders.

The LVN will participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) and Quality
Measures (QM) meetings. Attend ongoing trainings in using the Electronic Health Record
(EHR) system, Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and attend Continuing Education Units
(CEUs). Review quality measures and patient satisfaction surveys and implement necessary
improvement plans to reach required thresholds. Assist in all audits. Responsible for vaccine
coordination for the VFC program, this includes vaccine inventory, ordering vaccines, training
pediatric staff on vaccines, getting access to CAIR for all new employees, updating vaccine
management plan/VIS and monitoring storage unit temperatures. Perform other duties as
assigned.

For a Lead L.V.N., S/he will be responsible for the supervision of other L.V.N.s and other
clinical staff.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Modern principles, techniques and procedures of nursing, including,
medical terminology. Ability to perform skillfully and effectively the duties of a LVN. Work
effectively with individuals and follow oral and written directions. Mature judgement, tact,
discretion and confidentiality are mandatory. Requires a professional, pleasant and effective
representation of the corporation. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a dependable automobile with insurance and a valid
California driver's license. Must submit to and pass a drug test, physical and a criminal
background clearance as a pre-condition for employment. Must have Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification. Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster, TB test and
MMR, TDAP and Hepatitis B vaccines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma, or equivalent. Possession of a valid license to
practice as a licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California under the scope of practice of
the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric technician.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER