LVN - Elm Women's & Ped's

Job Summary

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN-CHC) to join our team. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center committed to serving diverse communities and providing high-quality care.

Why Work Here?

• Competitive pay matching your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

Essential Functions

• Perform patient care functions as prescribed by provider following established protocols, policies, and procedures within their scope of education, training, and responsibilities.
• Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures, and/or diagnostic exams.
• Assess and monitor patients' conditions and notify provider for disposition.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by provider order or standing orders, following established protocols.
• If state certified, initiate and maintain Intravenous solutions as prescribed by provider, following established protocols.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Identify and arrange for equipment needing repair.
• Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
• Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other personnel as needed.
• Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and policies.
• Document pertinent patient information, assessment, and nursing procedures, following established protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
• Current California Vocational Nurse license required.
• Current I.V. certification preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support card issued through the American Heart Association required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista's employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid exemption request for subsequent approval.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce.