What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Part-Time 8-Hrs Per Week position at Children's Receiving Home?
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Childrens Receiving Home - Sacramento, CA
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
Not Specified
Salary Range
28.30 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Job Category
Nurse
Description
Part-Time, Scheduled, Hourly, Non-Exempt, 8-hours per week
Position Summary :
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct, on-site supervision of clients ensuring their safety during Medical Clearance Exams, prepares the examination room prior to exams, prepares the patient for the exam, including a full set of vital signs and assisting with other noted nursing assessment needs. Assists Doctor or Nurse Practitioner during the medical exams, noting follow up care, communicating with the social worker and child's caregiver, as necessary regarding the child's identified needs. Communicates with the Program Director on supply needs; including but not limited to medications, exam room supplies and forms.
Follows all Policies and Procedures; Title 22 guidelines and Department of Social Services Licensing Regulations. Assist in the development and implementation of client plans by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Provides direct supervision of clients while being examined by Doctor, Nurse Practitioner or Medical Technicians.
- Assists Medical Technicians in the coordination of daily schedule of all appointments, including communicating the follow-up care noted (i.e. labs, x-rays, medications) to the Childs Caregiver and / or social worker.
- Ensures cleanliness of exam rooms, prepares exam room prior to placing each patient in room utilizing infection control prevention.
- Assists Nurse Practitioner or Doctor during the medical exam.
- Assist with taking and recording client's Vital Signs, providing basic nursing assessment as guided by the Nurse Practitioner or Doctor.
- Work in conjunction with the Nurse Practitioner or Doctor to ensure timely and efficient turnover of exam rooms when applicable.
- Stock and monitor supplies and equipment on appropriate tracking forms communicating with the Program Director at CRH.
- Fax and / or photocopy pertinent information for Public Health Nurses to provide follow up care in the patient's home.
- Follow up with dispensing medication for patient as noted by Nurse Practitioner or Doctor.
- Apply knowledge of Licensing regulations, Title 22 and CRH Policies and Procedures.
- Apply knowledge of OSHA regulations and infection prevention.
- Apply HIPPA knowledge in daily routine.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Personnel Management
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Directly supervises and supports all Medical Technicians.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education / Experience :
Licenses, Certifications, Registrations :
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities :
Physical Demands :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and talk or hear. Fine motor skills such as typing, the use of a computer mouse and telephone handset is required. Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Salary : $28
