Health Care Nurse/LPN

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - LVN/Aides Unit

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is accepting applications from Licensed Vocational Nurses who are interested in performing technical nursing duties.
Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - LVN/Aides Unit

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is accepting applications from Licensed Vocational Nurses who are interested in performing technical nursing duties.

In an inpatient setting, under the supervision of registered professional nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses perform a wide range of patient care activities including general bedside nursing and patient hygiene, safety and comfort. They care for tracheotomy, jejunostomy, colostomy, and chest tubes. Licensed Vocational Nurses sign out and are responsible for controlled drugs, including narcotics, and under direction, prepare and administer medication subcutaneously, intramuscularly or orally. In an ambulatory care setting, Licensed Vocational Nurses perform general nursing care under the direction of a registered Nurse or a provider. They prepare and administer medications including immunizations subcutaneously, intramuscularly, orally or topically; documenting patient observations and nursing activities in patient records; Exercises good judgment in the observation of medical and behavioral symptoms
Works well as a team member with nursing, ancillary, and mental health professionals
Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing
Has strong knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology and abbreviations
Has the ability to accurately document using electronic medical records (EMR)

Monitoring and assisting in providing dietary requirements of patients
Providing close observation of patients and accurately documenting these observations
Reporting observations to the Provider, RN, team Leader, or Charge Nurse
Transportation of patients both within the hospital and to appointments outside the hospital
Assisting the RN and the provider in identifying patient and family learning needs and implementing appropriate measures

As an integrated system, Contra Costa County Health Services offers and presents multiple opportunities to grow professionally
You may develop more knowledge and skills due to the different scenarios you will encounter and the education and training that will be provided
You will be an integral part of a team to create optimal health for all
There is a great retirement plan and health benefits for you and your family

You may care for patients whose behaviors can be challenging due to medical or mental health issues
Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
To read the complete job description, please visit the website . Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a current, valid and unrestricted license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse issued by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, California Department of Consumer Affairs.

PLEASE NOTE : All applicants must submit a copy of their LVN certification and their current CPR or BLS certificate at the time of application. Applications without the required documentation will not be accepted.

Must successfully pass a pharmacology test administered by the County.
When assigned to Detention Facilities, must possess and maintain a Sheriff's Department clearance.

A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.

Application Filing: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Applications without the required license/certification documents attached will not be accepted.
Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience, and will be used to rank candidates on the resulting eligible list. (Applications will be accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis.

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website .

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