LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (#PC3 )

$30.90-$39.13 hourly / $5,356.00-$6,782.00 monthly / $64,272.00-$81,390.40 yearly

Under general supervision, to provide responsible nursing care to patients; to administer prescribed medications and treatments to patients; and to do other work as required.

Assists physicians and registered and public health nurses in examinations, operations and special procedures; prepares patients for examinations; applies and changes dressings; prepares examination and operating rooms; administers prescribed treatments and medications including injections; takes and charts patient's temperature, pulse, respiration and blood. pressure; enters treatment and medications administered in patient's charts; obtains information on medical histories, medication and symptoms; observes condition and behavior of patients and reports unusual occurrences or serious conditions to supervisor or physician; cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization; talks to patients about their problems and instructs patients on treatment and medication; collects specimen for laboratory analysis; maintains adequate equipment and supplies; assists in moving or directing patients within the clinic.
 
Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Vocational Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Vocational Examiners.

Knowledge of:

• Thorough knowledge of practices and techniques of vocational nursing;
• Thorough knowledge of first aid, and sterile technique;
• General knowledge of medical terminology;
• General knowledge of use and care of nursing equipment and supplies.

and

Ability to:

• Competently apply licensed vocational nursing principles and techniques;
• Administer medications and injections;
• Provide sympathetic care;
• Keep accurate records and charts;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Training and Experience:
 
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:

Completion of the course requirements for a vocational nursing license in an accredited college or university.