Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pediatrics; per diem

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is part of a team concept for the delivery of patient care in the ambulatory clinic setting with an emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance. This individual will work closely with the clinical staff, front desk personnel and other related departments. LVNs assist in caring for the sick, injured & healthy individuals, from a variety of ages ranging from newborn to 18 years, under the direction of physicians and Registered Nurses.

LVNs should have a caring, sympathetic nature and the ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religious or economic status. They also should have keen observational, and communication skills. As part of a health care team, they must be able to follow directions and work under close supervision.

• Anticipates the needs of the clinician and carries out orders.
• Checks Electronic Health Record (EHR) for patients' arrival status and escorts patients from waiting area to exam room.
• Assists clinician with procedures.
• Assists with the completion of appropriate forms (school physicals, developmental screenings, etc.)
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms, treatment/procedure rooms, specimen processing areas, and nursing stations.
• Performs medication administration within scope of practice and documents administration of medications and procedures in EHR.
• Maintains immunization records and updates EHR.

• Compassionate
• Great team player
• Excellent communication skills

• State of California Vocational Nurse license required.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification required.
• IV Certification (LVN) required.
• One year experience as an LVN preferred.

• Per diem, day shifts (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5 pm)
• Starting wage $28.87 to $35.00 based on qualifications.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. An equal opportunity employer.