Licensed Vocational Nurse I Position
4 weeks ago
Job Summary:
The County of Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse I to join our team. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse I, you will provide nursing assistance to physicians in a community health or hospital clinic or a Probation Department dispensary or infirmary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviews patient's records to determine the purpose of the visit and whether or not patient's chart, x-rays or lab test results are ready or must be located for the physician.
- Interviews patient or a member of the patient's family to obtain medical history and records it on appropriate forms.
- Sets up the area to be used by the physician by obtaining and arranging the required supplies, equipment and instruments and the patients' charts, x-ray, and lab test results.
- Observes patients to determine condition and need for immediate referral to physician.
- Takes patients' blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Prepares the patient for examination and for treatment by the physician by transferring, positioning and draping the patient and cleansing areas of the patient's body, and hands instruments to the physician during treatments and procedures.
- In accordance with the physician's orders, administers medications and immunizations orally and by intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
- Gives supplies of ordered medications to the patient and informs patients about the medication procedure ordered by the physician by explaining the type of medication ordered, when and how to use it, and any side effects or reactions he might experience and what he should do in this event.
- Performs treatments under the direction of physicians including suture removal, applying Ace or Butterfly bandages to newly sutured wounds, changing sterile and unsterile dressings such as hand dressings or 4x4 gauze, and fitting elastic hosiery to patients with varicosities.
- Conducts visual examinations of school children to check for overt signs of communicable diseases such as sores or throat swelling and, in the absence of such signs, completes school readmission slips.
- Answers telephone calls and provides caller with information about services available at the clinics, or for the purpose of canceling or rescheduling clinic appointments.
- Administers Mantoux or atypical mycobacteria skin tests by subcutaneous injection and records results.
- Collects and labels specimens of urine, sputum and feces and various kinds of smears for cultures.
- Orders nursing supplies needed to maintain adequate levels for one or more clinic.
Requirements:
- A license to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Working Conditions:
This position requires standing or walking most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience working in shelters or street encampments assisting people experiencing homelessness or with vulnerable populations to provide direct care, referrals, and linkage to services and community resources, or referral to mental health resources as a licensed Vocational Nurse.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit your online application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure that your application and supplemental questionnaire are complete and accurate, as incomplete or inaccurate applications may be rejected.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The County of Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.
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