LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

3 weeks ago


Lancaster, United States JWCH Institute Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJWCH Institute, Inc. is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a mission to provide comprehensive health care to low-income and homeless persons in the County of Los Angeles.

Position Purpose:

Within the regulatory scope of practice and under the direction of the Director or Program Designee, the LVN assists in the provision of direct patient care by performing routine patient care procedures, technical and supportive functions in the clinical setting.

Principal Responsibilities:


  1. Performs routine patient care functions as prescribed by established policies and procedures within defined scope of education, training and responsibilities
  2. Uses and practices “basic assessment” (e.g. data collection) and documents data in accordance with the policies and procedures of JWCH and the standards of LVN practice.
  3. Contributes to evaluation of the patient’s individualized interventions related to the care plan and treatment plan.
  4. Performs basic patient care consistent with the policies and procedures of JWCH and the LVN licensure laws of the State of California.
  5. Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control per policy and procedures.
  6. Consistently uses and reinforces proper body mechanics and appropriate personal protection equipment.
  7. Recognizes the need for emergency care; initiates appropriate procedures within the scope of practice and alerts the Nurse Manager and physician in a timely and appropriate manner.
  8. Conducts patient education and supports patient’s self-management goals according to JWCH policies and procedures.
  9. Delegates selected tasks to a medical assistant, consistent with that individuals job description and the polices and procedures of JWCH.
  10. Assists medical personnel with procedures and/or diagnostic exams
  11. Maintains confidentiality at all times.
  12. Assists in the maintenance, care and handling of medical equipment
  13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:


  1. Current and valid California LVN License.
  2. Current BLS card from the American Heart Association.
  3. At least one-year experience in an ambulatory care setting.
  4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  5. Experience in working with clients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
  6. Current and valid California Driver’s License with current car insurance.
  7. Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred.


*All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position requires prolonged sitting at a computer, some bending, lifting, stooping and stretching. Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, photocopy machine, telephone, and other office equipment is also required. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential functions of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.

Employee Benefits

JWCH Institute, Inc., offers competitive salaries for all positions. Employees working 30 hours per week or more are provided a monthly allowance which can be used towards medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums. The agency offers sick leave and vacation accrual, 11 paid holidays, jury duty pay, mileage reimbursement, employee parking, direct deposit, credit union, and an employee assistance program. In addition JWCH offers a 401(k) Profit Sharing plan to employees who work a minimum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Wesley Health Centers, JWCH Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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