AHD Licensed Vocational Nurse - Ambulatory
Job in
Alameda, Alameda County, California, 94501, USA
Listing for:
Alameda Health Sytem
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-08
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 46.96 - 52.14 USD Hourly
USD
46.96
52.14
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
AHD Licensed Vocational Nurse - Ambulatory Internal Only
Available to current Alameda Health System employees only
- Alameda, CA
- Alameda Hospital
- AHD Orthopedics Clinic
- Full Time - Day
- Nursing
- $46.96 - $52.14
- Req #:
- FTE: 1
- Posted:
Yesterday
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Summary
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides vocational nursing care to patients in the clinic; administers medications and immunizations; provides treatments to patients; supports team-based care delivery, assist medical personnel with procedures and provides education to patients. Performs related duties as required.
Duties & Essential Job Functions
Performs patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professional(s) following established protocols, policies and procedures.Assists medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedure and/or diagnostic exams.Provides patient-centered care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient preferences, needs and values. Provides and promotes excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers.Collaborates with patients and other healthcare providers to deliver coordinated, high quality care.Prepares and administers medications. Determine immunizations needed and give injections.Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure per AHS policy and pursues professional growth and development.Collects information, maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided, objective data (e.g. vital signs), subjective information (e.g. patient history) to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care.Teaches and counsels patients on a variety of health related subjects.Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other ancillary personnel as needed. May supervise a small group medical assistants. In the absence of a Registered Nurse, may have responsibility for a shift in the clinic, under a licensed physician or podiatrist.Effectively utilizes population health methodologies such as patient registry, inreach, outreach, care protocols and team-based care to improve patient and population outcomes.Effectively performs structured patient assessments to improve population health in a team-based care model.Performs routine care and cleaning of patient care equipment.Performs point of care testing and draws blood samples from patients.Keeps accurate patient records.Responds effectively to emergency situations.Reviews patient record to note condition of patients and treatments; medications, history and procedures ordered by physicians.Prepares and administers treatments under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse; observes and reports any deviation in patient’s condition from the normal to a physician or registered nurse.Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Control activities.May perform clerical duties or related duties as assigned.Ability to empathize with vulnerable populations and underserved patients.Minimum Qualifications
- Education:
Graduate of an accredited LVN program. - Minimum Experience:
Graduate from a school of vocational nursing within the last twelve months prior to hire date, or have had recent vocational nursing refresher courses, or have had recent related experience in an acute/outpatient setting (a combination of education and experience acceptable). - Required
Licenses/Certifications:
BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association. - Required
Licenses/Certifications:
Valid license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California.
Pay Range $46.96 - $52.14
The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.
Additional
Information
A Community Hospital in Alameda County ... and so much more For generations, Alameda residents have found friendly, familiar faces and dedicated medical attention at their local hospital. Now, more and more individuals in Oakland and throughout the East Bay are turning to Alameda Hospital for quality care. We welcome all patients seeking an Alameda County Hospital or Bay Area Hospital who value a state-of-the-art medical facility, with a human touch.
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