Licensed Vocational Nurse I - Hrly/Int POOL (DSA)

at  California State University

Job no: 543766
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Temporary, Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of Operations and following established protocols or the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) performs various skilled nursing duties, provides direct care to students in the Student Health Center, and performs related tasks as required.
Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student centered and equity minded approach in all communication and service efforts.
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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues and coordinate with others. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and maintain a positive and respectful attitude. Comply with SHS policies, procedures, and guidelines. Comply with HIPAA Health Care Privacy and Security Law. Practice within LVN scope of practice as guided by Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians.
Thorough knowledge of nursing care principles and practices and of basic medications and their effects. Ability to quickly learn related clinic procedures and to handle equipment required for patient care in a Student Health Center. Make accurate observations and exercise correct judgment within the areas of assigned responsibility. Follow detailed oral and written instructions; understand basic medical terminology and regularly exercise good nursing practices. Maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university’s commitment to a “vision of excellence.”

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent to a high school diploma required.
• Successful completion of a state approved vocational nursing program in an accredited school of vocational nursing or equivalent training and experience as defined by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) required.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.

PHYSICAL SUMMARY

Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

• Responsible for administering medications/immunizations and performing other skilled nursing duties which require specialized training, judgment, and skill.
• Performs routine patient care and assists physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses.
• Performs basic intake assessments in person or on phone for non-acute, acute, or urgent problems and expedites treatment as necessary with direction from the physician, nurse practitioner or registered nurse. May spend a portion of time performing duties such as those performed by a Medical Assistant.