Licensed Vocational Nurse (2312) - Citywide - H00018

The Department of Public Health

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 work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

Job Description

• 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.
• Prepares, administers and records ordered medications and injections.
• 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; makes reports of patient’s progress towards goals; maintains medical records in order 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.

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.

Salary

$91,650 - $111,384 annually

Appointment Type

Permanent Civil Service

Recruitment ID

CCT-2312-H00018