Position - LVN

Stockdale LLC - Spanish Bilingual preferred.

Job Description:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is expected to perform duties in alignment with the mission and policies of the organization. Performs duties in support of and in compliance with the performance improvement plan Joint Commission and other licensing accrediting and regulatory agencies.

Under general supervision, Administers nursing care to designated patients.

Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties for patients of all ages in accordance with individual needs physician orders and standards of nursing practice.

Bilingual Preferred.

Essential Functions:

General Nursing:

• Performs more responsible patient care functions utilizing a broad knowledge of the techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment required in support of the registered nurse and medical staff in patient treatment;
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of the nursing process;
• Performs general nursing care in various departments;
• Performs minor dressing changes, cauterizations, deep tracheal suction, tracheotomy care, bathing, colostomy care, and traction care;
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, and respiration;
• Observes and keeps records and reports unusual conditions or behavior;
• Prepares patients for examinations and treatments;
• Dependent upon the area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of all age groups.

Employment Standards:

The position requires possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.

Depending on assignment incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency as a condition of employment.

Education: Completion of a basic pre-service Vocational Nurse curriculum accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician examiners. OR completion of an educational program leading to an Associate degree or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. License: Possession of a current valid license as a Vocational Nurse as issued by the State of California OR possession of a temporary license as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California OR possession of an interim permit to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California.