Licensed Vocational Nurse Job in Riverside 92503, California US
POSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for the active, on-going coordination and supervision of nursing services throughout the health center. In absence of Nursing Supervisor will directly supervise Medical Assistants, and temporarily oversight of other staff. Provides basic nursing care, which includes performing routine office procedures and testing, assuring that all logs are done daily or as necessary, participating in patient education, communicating effectively with others, and participating in decision-making. Directly supervises Medical Assistant (MA's); consults Supervisors, Site Manager, Physician in Charge, and/or Executive Officer concerning matters that require immediate attention beyond his/her scope of authority; performs EKG, blood drawing, and injections under provider's orders; assures all logs are completed on a daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly as policy and procedure as assigned; assist in “in-service” training for Medical Assistants as necessary for continuing growth and education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS EXPERIENCE
· Current California license as RN or LVN
· Current basic CPR certificate
· Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting or hospital setting, preferred.
· Minimum one (1) year ambulatory care experience, preferred
· Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing or License Vocational Nursing licensure
· This nurse should possess special abilities in leadership; communicate both verbally and in writing
· Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing
BENEFITS
We offer a generous benefits package including paid medical, dental and life insurance; paid sick and vacation, and holidays.