Job Title:	LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (OPEN)
Salary:	$25.59 - $30.25 Hourly $2,047.20 - $2,420.00 Biweekly $4,435.60 - $5,243.33 Monthly $53,227.20 - $62,920.00 Annually
Job Type:	Part-Time
Location:	San Mateo, California

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Through growth and change, San Mateo County Health System remains committed to provide quality medical care to meet the health needs of the community. Our commitment is to provide quality care with a compassionate touch and we strive to help you maintain a balance between work and family. San Mateo County Health System, a 234-bed acute care facility, has been providing healthcare to our community and surrounding service area since 1930. Located conveniently in the San Francisco Bay Area, positions are located in San Mateo at the San Mateo County Health System. The San Mateo County Health System provides protocol-driven care, using the latest technology. San Mateo Medical Center has part time position for a qualified Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN) working in Urgent Care. The LVN performs a wide variety of vocational nursing care duties within the professional limits set by codes, regulations and hospital policies. LVN's are supervised by a Registered Nurse. Employees in this class must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Previous experience within a specialized nursing area is preferred.
Examples Of Duties:
Duties for all positions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Participate in planning for care and instruction of patients. Record pertinent patient information in medical records. Report patients' needs to the appropriate medical and nursing staff. Position and exercise patients following prescribed procedures and techniques. Apply and change dressings using aseptic techniques. Following appropriate instruction by In-service Department and State certification, start I.V.'s and draw arterial and venous blood specimens. Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. Collect or assist in the collection of gastric specimens, blood samples and other clinical material for testing. Assist medical professionals in procedures as instructed. Inventory and order medications. Participate in take-downs of violent patients. Inform patients of effects of medications. Administer prescribed treatments and medications, including injections. Instruct patients to maintain treatment at home. Reassure and calm agitated patients in an informative and sensitive manner. Screen patients for risk factors. Recommend treatment for common ailments, using standard protocol manuals and with registered nurse or physician review. May perform duties normally assigned to unlicensed personnel. Maintain accurate records. Perform related duties as assigned. Clinic Option: LVNs in some positions will perform additional duties which may include, but are not limited to, the following: Run tests on blood and urine specimens in accordance with CLIA regulations. Determine immunizations needed and give injections. Remove sutures. Triage patients to determine nature and urgency of request. Teach and counsel patients on a variety of health related subjects. Perform duties associated with well care of children, including vision and hearing tests. To qualify under the clinic option, the incumbent must work in a clinic setting and spend at least 30% of his/her time performing duties listed under the clinic option.
Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license or interim permit as a Vocational Nurse. Must acquire a Certification in phlebotomy, I.V., and CPR within six months of hire. Knowledge of: Principles and methods of general vocational nursing. Medical terminology. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. *Skill/Ability to:* Perform vocational nursing procedures required for assigned setting. Comply with clinical procedures and policies. Maintain professional nurse/patient relationships. Work harmoniously with other personnel. Follow safety practices. Participate in orienting and instructing other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. Maintain accurate records and prepare reports. Maneuver immobile patients and to lift and carry children weighing up to 40 pounds and sufficient stamina to stand and walk for full work shifts. In addition, the Clinic Option requires skill/ability to: Plan and present educational materials. Teach and counsel others on health issues including family planning, STDs, AIDS and HIV infection, immunizations, and nutrition. Develop workplans and schedules for special clinics and services.
Application/Examination:
Anyone may apply. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the Human Resources Department of the County. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The examination process will consist of an application appraisal of training and experience. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the test. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/hr/jobs to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. If you desire further information or wish to make an appointment, please feel free to contact Steve Reinhard, San Mateo Medical Center Nurse Recruiter at (650) 573-2367. Analyst: Steve Reinhard (090809) (Licensed Vocational Nurse - F020)