Job Summary: The LVN-Family Faculty Clinic provides nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems and works as part of a team, alongside the clinician, managing their flow. Assures today's work is completed while entering data into the EMR and performing patient-oriented procedures and tasks within the scope of their education and training. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate from a school of Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) required. Minimum two years experience required, preferably in a primary care setting.
Knowledge and Skills: Basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics within the LVN scope of practice. Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.
Licensures and Certifications: Active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license required. Intravenous (IV) Certification preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.