Licensed Vocational Nurse H00018

Company Description

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

• Application Opening: October 12, 2022
• Final date to receive applications: Continuous
• Salary: $85,930 - $104,442 annually
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Recruitment : H00018

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health.

Job Description

Under supervision and according to physicians’ or registered nurses’ instructions, prepares, administers and records ordered medications and injections; obtains patient histories; observes, reports and records physiological and psychosocial signs; takes vital signs; maintains medical records; maintains a safe and clean environment, and performs related duties as required.

• Administers nursing care to patients according to physician’s and Registered Nurse’s instructions and approved nursing and departmental policies and procedures; participates in planning and maintaining nursing care plans; assists physician in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments.
• Provides direct patient care to make patients clean and comfortable; may serve and feed patients; may assist patients with elimination functions.
• Screens patients by obtaining histories; observes, reports and records physiological and psychological signs, symptoms, and behaviors; takes vital signs; obtains specimens and may perform some required nursing diagnostic tests.
• Keeps accurate records of administration of medications and treatments; maintains medical records to meet legal requirements and provide reference for follow-up of patients’ treatment and care.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and clean environment; maintains adequate supplies and equipment in assigned area.
• Instructs and counsels patients relative to physical self-care and emotional needs concerning test and specimen collections.
• Understands human relationships between patients, families, and other health care personnel.
• Recognizes and understands the effect of social and economic problems as well as cultural backgrounds and religious affiliations of patients and their families.
• Performs specialized procedures as approved by nursing service policy when working in specialized areas, after training.
• The 2312 Licensed Vocational Nurse may perform other duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications

• LICENSE:
  Possession of a valid permanent or temporary (including an interim permit) California Vocational Nurse License issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Selection Procedures:

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process.

How to apply:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov to begin the application process.