Licensed Vocational Nurse - MGO

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Full Time Technical Avalon, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $34.00 To $38.00 Hourly

POSITION PURPOSE

Under direction, oversees and conducts a variety of nursing services in the medical group office and other job-related duties as assigned. Duties include assisting with patient assessments, administering medications, and maintaining accurate patient records.

• Boat travel stipend
• PPO health insurance
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Short and Long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, organizes, oversees, and personally conducts the delivery of patients care as directed by physicians and other higher level nursing staff
• Acts as a team member with other professionals and Paraprofessionals in the delivery of patient care services
• Assists in the preparation of monthly work schedules as needed
• Assists with the patient care plan; maintains medical and surgical equipment in sanitary condition and in good operating condition
• Oversees the compliance with infection control and safety regulations of the MGO
• Acts as liaison between MGO and other units
• Assists in the training and orientation of new staff
• Assists other professional staff on the care of patients and the provision of nursing services, central services supply, in-service education, quality assurance, infection control, fire, safety, disaster, or utilization review coordinator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILTIES

• Knows current trends and practices in nursing
• Knows causes, treatment, prevention, and early detection of communicable and chronic diseases, and handicapping conditions
• Understands drugs and their administration
• Ability to perform a wide variety of nursing services
• Can operate a wide variety of standard and specialized patient care equipment
• Maintains quality control in work performed
• Observes safety precautions related to the work
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with patients, medical staff, and other fellow workers

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION

Completion of LVN program

EXPERIENCE

Prefer two years’ experience as a licensed practical nurse.

Bilingual is a plus.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California Board of Nursing.
• Current CPR certification in Basic Life Support.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and health clearance which includes a physical exam, TB testing, and immunization review.

Catalina Island Health is an equal opportunity employer.