To provide vocational nursing services in various programs in the Health and Human Services Department that support community public health efforts and perform less complex medical procedures as directed.
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory/management staff. May receive technical and functional supervision from other medical staff.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Prepare patients for examination by a physician, including taking and charting vital signs and brief history of complaints; assess need for tests and equipment; and conduct tests as ordered.
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Read charts and other records to note condition of patients and treatments, medications, special diets, and procedures ordered by physicians; enter findings, as well as, treatments and medication administered, in patient's charts.
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Administer simple prescribed treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
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Observe condition of patients and report unusual occurrences or serious conditions to supervisors.
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Provide patient education.
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Keep designated areas stocked with adequate and appropriate supplies; change bio-hazardous waste containers and dispose of contents according to procedure.
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May be assigned to assist with multiple programs within the Health and Human Services Department.
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Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment and controlled temperature conditions. Position may require travel to and from other locations in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two (2) years of responsible licensed vocational nursing experience.
Training: Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college with major course work in vocational nursing or a related field.
Required License or Certificate:
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Possession of a valid license to practice as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California.
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May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.