LVN-Dermatology Clinic

Overview

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)-Dermatology Clinic is responsible for providing nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics within the LVN Scope of Practice. Performs other duties as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a school of Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) required.
• Minimum one-year LVN clinical experience preferred.

Knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics within the LVN scope of practice. Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies;

work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.

Distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

• Active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Phlebotomy and Intravenous (IV) certification preferred.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.