Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Salary Range: $26.71 - $36.81

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary

• Under the direction of the Physician or Nurse Manager, responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in accordance with the standards defined by the Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians, 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

• Assess patient’s general condition and takes vital signs.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriation information.
• Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness.
• May prepare equipment and aid physician 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.
• May start and maintain intravenous fluid therapy or perform venous blood withdrawal. (Note: for IV therapy administration and blood withdrawal must have completed the thirty (30) hour Basic IV program approved by the State of California).
• Exercises discretion and maintains high level of confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required.

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.

Position Qualifications

• Education: Must have a valid license in the State of California as a Licensed Vocational Nurse with IV Therapy certification.
• Experience: Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Cert/License: A valid California nursing license. Current BLS certification by American Heart Association at time of hire. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support and AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support a plus. For IV therapy administration and blood withdrawal must have completed the thirty (30) hour Basic IV program approved by the State of California.
• LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.
• A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years LVN experience in a clinic setting is strongly preferred.

Salary Range: $23.20 - $31.97