Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Salary Range: $26.71 - $36.81

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

• Under the direction of the Physician or Nurse Manager, responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in accordance with the standards defined by the Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians, the American Nurses Association ( ANA ) and Lompoc Valley Medical Center.

District Responsibility:

• Support of the District Mission and Values

• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”.

• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.

• Performance Improvement Activities

• Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• Assess patient’s general condition and takes vital signs.

• Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriation information.

• Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.

• Administers prescribed medications.

• Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care.

• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness.

• May prepare equipment and aid physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients.

• May be asked to act as a department resource and coordinate nursing care for patients.

• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.

• Maintains strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.

• Must thoroughly understand and follow established policy and procedure with regard to basic patient care.

• Participates in department quality improvement, clinic safety, infection control and hazardous materials programs and activities.

• May start and maintain intravenous fluid therapy or perform venous blood withdrawal. (Note: for IV therapy administration and blood withdrawal must have completed the thirty (30) hour Basic IV program approved by the State of California).

• Exercises discretion and maintains high level of confidentiality.

• Performs related work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, other members of the healthcare team, etc.

• Ability to adapt to varied, age-specific and/or specialized groups.

• Ability to understand use, function, interpret, document, and keep records.

• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to reason and make sound judgments.

• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, management, patients, medical staff, and the public.

• Skill in accepting constructive criticism and giving suggestions in a professional manner.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: Must have a valid license in the State of California as a Licensed Vocational Nurse with IV Therapy certification.

• Experience: Pediatric nursing experience preferred.

• Cert/License: A valid California nursing license. Current BLS certification by American Heart Association at time of hire. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support and AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support a plus. For IV therapy administration and blood withdrawal must have completed the thirty (30) hour Basic IV program approved by the State of California.

• LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.

• A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years LVN experience in a clinic setting is strongly preferred.