Licensed Vocational Nurse - Ambulatory Job Oakland area,California USA,Nursing

Overview

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Ambulatory Internal Only. Available to current Alameda Health System employees only.

Oakland, CA
Highland General Hospital
FQHC HGH Urgent Care
Services As Needed / Per Diem - Varies
Nursing
$42.65 - $48.79
Req #:
FTE: 0.01
Posted:
September 15, 2025

Responsibilities

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. Determines immunizations needed and gives 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.

Monitors patient flow and assigns/directs 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.

FT/PT:
Pay Range $42.65 - $48.79

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.

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