Job Summary: The LVN-Peds is responsible for providing nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems in all assigned Pediatric clinics. May require travel to off-site clinics. 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 one year LVN clinical experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge: Basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics within the LVN scope of practice. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: 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. Essential Interpersonal Skills: Able to 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. Essential Mental Abilities: Able to 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. Essential Sensory Abilities: Able to 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Phlebotomy and Intravenous (IV) certification preferred.