Job Summary & Responsibilities

A. Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with the clinics policies andprocedures;

B. Conduct basic hygiene and nursing care, including administration of prescribed medications and thetherapeutic effects treatments, and disease prevention, as ordered by the physician;

C. Collect information regarding patient status and report the results to the Primary Care Provider(PCP) or RN in a timely manner;

D. Provide patient/youth education and accurately document care in the approved format, noting andcarrying out physician's orders;

E. Administer/assist with therapeutic measures and treatments;

F. Clean and maintain equipment;

G. Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing as ordered;

H. Assist the RN and PCP with clinic appointments; e.g., physical exams, minor surgeries, casting,identifying minor illnesses;

I. Assist mental health professionals by contributing to the treatment planning process and the formalevaluation of patient/youth progress by monitoring and recording observed patient behavior;

J. Participate in the training of patient/youth in activities of daily living and assist in routine treatments;

K. Document in the patient/youth health record the nursing care and treatment provided and thepatient/youth response to facilitate the continuity of care and communicate to other healthcareproviders.

Requirements

1. Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years rendering direct patientcare in public or private institution. Clinical competencies must be current.

2. Possess a current and valid license issued by the California State Board of Vocational NurseExaminers.

3. Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provideror American Red Cross (with AED);

Benefits

• Ongoing Assignment
• Healthcare Benefits through Nightingale's List
• Morning and Evening shifts available
• Paid Sick Time
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Paychecks
• Begin assignment within 3-4 weeks of starting process