CLINIC LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE I/LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE I

Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse I/Licensed Vocational Nurse I

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services invites motivated and career-focused individuals to apply for the position of Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse I/Licensed Vocational Nurse I. If you're actively working toward meeting the minimum qualifications, you are still encouraged to submit an application and be considered.

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion.

DHS is seeking dedicated Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurses (CLVNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to join our team. Whether you're working in community clinics or hospitals, this is your opportunity to grow your career while serving diverse communities across LA County.

Essential Job Functions

Clinic LVN Is and LVN Is provide specified direct care to assigned adult or pediatric inpatients in a medical, surgical, obstetrical, psychiatric, admitting or rehabilitation ward, or intensive care, or other specialized inpatient care unit. As a Clinic LVN I & LVN I, you'll be an essential part of our care team. As a Clinic LVN I, your day-to-day will include:

• Reviewing patients' records to determine the purpose of the visit and whether or not patients' chart, x-rays or lab test results are ready or must be located for the physician.
• Setting up the area to be used by the physician by obtaining and arranging the required supplies, equipment and instruments and the patients' charts, x-ray, and lab test results.
• Observing patients to determine condition and need for immediate referral to physician.
• Preparing the patient for examination and treatment by the physician by transferring, positioning and draping the patient and cleansing areas of the patients' body, and handing instruments to the physician during treatments and procedures.
• Administering medications and immunizations orally and by intramuscular and subcutaneous injections in accordance with the physicians' orders.

As an LVN I :

• Administering medications by injection, orally, and other pre-determined methods with the exception of research drugs as determined by the Medical Department.
• Checking prescribed dosages against specified limits.
• Observing and reporting adverse reactions to medication.
• Recognizing the need for emergency care; initiating life-saving action in emergencies and alerting the nurse-in-charge or physician.
• Setting up, operating, and monitoring electronic and/or mechanical equipment, such as croupettes, oxygen therapy, and suctioning equipment.
• Measuring and recording vital signs; recording bed care procedures, treatments, indications, and nourishment provided and output.

Requirements

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you'll need to have the following certificate(s) and/or license(s), and will need to provide the supporting documentation prior to your start date :

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association. - AND -
• A Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician. -Or-
• A Vocational Nurse license issued by a U.S. State Government Board of Vocational Nursing.

This role requires moderate physical activity, including standing or walking for extended periods, as well as bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. You may work on irregular surfaces, occasionally lift objects over 25 pounds, and frequently lift 10-25 pounds. You will be required to undergo a general medical examination for this position.

Applications must be submitted online only. Click "Apply" above and submit your application by the last day of filing. Information may be verified at any stage, even after a contingent offer. How to Submit Your Documents If you already have your BLS certification and license, simply upload them with your application or email them directly to Bryan Reza at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Additional Information

The exam process includes a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment that is weighted 100% and will determine your total score on the eligible list. The assessment will evaluate the following key competencies:

• Graduate Potential
• Responsibility
• Teamwork
• Maintaining Good Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating Ideas
• Time Management
• Quality Standards
• Adapting to Change
• Coping with Criticism and Setbacks
• Striving to Achieve

You'll need to score 70% or higher to be placed on the eligible list. You may take the assessment only once every 30 days, and as per Civil Service Rule 7.19, the results are not reviewable. After you apply, we'll send you instructions on how to complete the assessment. If you've recently taken identical test components for other exams, your responses may automatically transfer and your responses on this assessment may be used for future job postings as well. Need help preparing? Explore study guides and practice tests on LA County's Job Search Toolkit . Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Alternatively, you may also visit for additional resources.