LVN - Sacramento

Description:

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse assists in the medical care and treatment of students, and provides a HIGH Level of Emotional Intelligence.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in conducting cursory examinations and physical examinations.
• Assists in evaluating and treating students and per state scope of practice for LVNs. Collects vital information from students about health complaints. Works closely with other healthcare professionals and administrative staff members to provide prescribed medical treatment to students.
• Administers medication, explains proper use of drugs and medication management procedures on center.
• Performs routine medical tasks within the scope of license and documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and Student Health Records
• Administers immunizations.
• Performs duties under the supervision of the Health and Wellness Director or staff RN
• Takes and records patients' vitals.
• Assists with scheduling students' appointments.
• Assists with maintaining equipment and supplies. Follows infection control procedures.
• Documents all procedures, counseling and education provided to students.
• Reports to Health and Wellness Director or Registered Nurse.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities:

• Sound nursing techniques.
• Ability to relate effectively to student population.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to carry out instructions without constant supervision.
• Must maintain CPR certification.

Requirements:

Requirements:

• Minimum: Active, unrestricted licenses, practical or vocational Nurse's license to practice in state where center is located and one year experience.
• Preferred: Minimum plus Job Corps experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to spend time indoors and outside walking the campus
• Ability to withstand moderate noise levels, including voices levels 90% of the work time
• Ability to operate office equipment
• 85% of the time spent working with a team and other departments
• Occasionally work alone
• Ability to read and write at a high school level

Compensation details: 60000-60 Yearly Salary

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