Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

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POSITION SUMMARY:

As a member of the health care team, is responsible for performing routine technical nursing duties and assists with other related duties involved in providing patient care in an ambulatory health program. Duties may include explaining programs offered by the agency to individuals. The activities of vocational nurse are based on the individual’s educational preparation and experience. Work is performed under the administrative supervision of the Nursing Director and the clinical supervision of a registered nurse.

Operates within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act and maintains standards consistent with the level of care set by Title 22.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to:

1. Performs nursing laboratory duties and tasks including but not limited to, urine dipsticks, urine pregnancy tests, urine micro albumins, Hemoglobin A1C, Blood Sugars, Flu Screening, RSV Screening, COVID-19 Screening, and strep screens in compliance with all applicable standards, regulations and medical clinic policy.

2. Performs or administers procedures associated with sharps such as blood draws (with close attention to required specimen handling and processing), perform applicable injections, and log or record per NVIH procedures.

3. Performs various services and procedures in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) Bright Futures, CHDP, Medical Clinic policy, and in compliance with all applicable standards for eye screening, audiometric screening, Anthropometric/BMI Screening, and EKG.

4. Knowledge and understanding of the pediatric and adult immunization schedules and support Medical Assistants with appropriate guidance on vaccinations and administration.

5. Assembles materials and equipment in preparation for patient care and maintains adequate supplies.

6. Assists providers with procedures approved to perform as requested.

7. Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or inter-muscular injection and notes time and amount on patients; charts as are permitted under the Vocational Nursing regulations and organizational standardized written procedures.

8. Collects samples, such as urine, blood and sputum from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.

9. Clean, and disinfect for sterilization instruments/equipment, exam rooms, and supplies, using appropriate supplied disinfectants and materials and per agency policy.

10. Assist providers with follow-up of all abnormal test results and other treatment plans as needed.

11. Observes blood-borne pathogen precautions and infection control procedures per OSHA standards and clinic policies and procedures. LVN job description updated 2024-04 FINAL.docx 2

12. Assist other staff members in development and maintenance of department goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Participate in ongoing quality improvement monitoring and activities. Supports nursing staff and acts as lead in the absence of RN coordinator and Nursing Director.

13. Implement appropriate patient teaching that is directed toward preventing illness and maintaining health in cooperation with and as directed by providers and/or registered nurse.

14. Identify victims of child and adult abuse, assault and domestic violence and provide intervention, make referrals as necessary and report to appropriate agency.

15. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to…