Licensed Vocational Nurse I​/II - Western Adult Act​/Fact Clinic

Overview

Under supervision and direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician, the incumbent will be responsible for conducting community-based visits with members in their homes, shelters, hospitals, board-and-care facilities, and other community locations. They will assist members with linkage to essential resources, including housing, benefits, medical appointments, substance use treatment, and employment services. Responsibilities include transporting or accompanying members to appointments when clinically appropriate and coordinating care with outside providers, hospitals, conservators, probation, social workers, and family supports.

The incumbent will also complete wellness checks, provide crisis support (5150), and offer outreach and engagement services in the community. Additional duties include supporting members with independent living activities, medication support, and daily functioning goals, as well as participating in field-based multidisciplinary team interventions and community meetings.

Either a 9/80 or 4/10 schedule (may be discussed during interview process).

• Provide nursing care to patients within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; prepare patients for physicians, registered nurses, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, and care for patients during treatment; administer medications using subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, subdermal, and/or oral methods.
• Take temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure of patients as necessary; apply and change dressings and care for wounds; may collect specimens for laboratory analysis; assist physicians, registered nurses, and mid-level providers in performing examinations, tests, respiratory care and other treatments including minor surgical procedures, PAP smears, and colposcopies.
• Perform venipuncture, injections of medications including biological immunizations for pediatrics and adults, including the provision of Tuberculin skin tests, Coccidioidin skin tests, and Histoplasmin skin tests in the course of a tuberculosis control program.
• Perform documentation as required within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing and established rules of charting; chart treatments and medications and maintain pertinent medical records; collect data from patients to ensure scheduling with appropriate services; maintain clinical records, reports, and charge tickets; review charts to determine type of treatment the patient may require and assure proper clinic scheduling and continuity of care.
• Counsel, advise, and educate patients regarding proper health care methods; set clinic appointments per established policies and procedures; refer patients for specialty care to outside agencies utilizing knowledge of payor source to ensure appropriate referrals to outside agencies and programs.
• Assist physicians, registered nurses, and mid-level providers in the administration of special treatments, examinations, and intravenous therapy; chart treatments and medications and maintain pertinent medical records according to established practice by the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing, policies, and procedures.
• Assist physicians, registered nurses, and mid-level providers in the administration of medical records; assist in the data collection, preparation, and implementation of patient care plans; participate in patient education and rehabilitation programs and document data appropriately.
• Observe patients' condition and behavior, and report significant changes to the supervisor.
• May act under supervision and direction of a physician, registered nurse, or mid-level provider as a nursing leader over health services assistants, certified medical assistants, office assistants, and other LVNs, as assigned.

Experience:

None required.

Knowledge of:
Current principles, techniques, and procedures used within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; medical terminology, hospital and/or health care procedures and equipment; medication administration as outlined in policies and procedures.

Ability to:
Skillfully perform vocational nursing duties and responsibilities within the scope of professional practice of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; learn and follow policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, mid-level practitioners, patients, and co-workers; complete and maintain reports and clinical records per established policies and procedures.

Experience:

At least one year of successful experience as an LVN, preferably in a public health clinic environment.

Knowledge of:
Current principles, techniques, and procedures used in vocational nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; medical terminology, acute care procedures, and equipment; medication administration and any policies and procedures…