Licensed Vocational Nurse-Med/Surg

Salary Range: $26.18 - $36.09

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

• Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Director, responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in accordance with the standards defined by the Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), the American Nurses Association ( ANA ), and Lompoc Valley Medical Center.

District Responsibility:

• Support of the District Mission and Values
• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC "Commitment to Care".
• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
• Performance Improvement Activities
• Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• Basic nursing care under the supervision of a RN or physician.
• Monitoring of vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), and providing basic wound care.
• Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Administers prescribed medications. LVNS's are permitted to administer medications including oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous injections. However, they are not allowed to administer intravenous (IV) medications unless they have completed an additional certification course in IV therapy and blood withdrawal. (Thirty hour basic IV program approved by the State of California).
• Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
• Maintains patient rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness.
• May prepare equipment and aid physicians during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
• May be asked to act as a department resource and coordinate nursing care for patients.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
• Must thoroughly understand and follow established policy and procedure with regard to basic patient care.
• Participates in department quality improvement, clinic safety, infection control and hazardous materials programs and activities.
• Exercises discretion and maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required.
• Other duties as assigned by unit Nursing Manager or Director.

Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, other members of the healthcare team, etc.
• Ability to adapt to varied, age-specific and/or specialized groups.
• Ability to understand use, function, interpret, document, and keep records.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to reason and make sound judgments.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, management, patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Skill in accepting constructive criticism and giving suggestions in a professional manner.

Salary : $26 - $36