Licensed Vocational Nurse

UniHealth Home Care, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UniHealth Home Care, Inc. in California seeks an LVN to provide nursing care under the supervision of an RN. Duties include data gathering, family education, updating histories, vital signs, and assisting with self-care, tests and procedures, and IV therapy.

Must hold CA LVN license, IV therapy certification, BLS/CPR, and possess basic computer skills; hospital LVN experience is desirable. The role emphasizes calm, professional crisis management and priority setting.

Qualifications

• Must be currently registered with California Board of Vocational Nursing.
• Must be certified to start IV therapies and administer medications.
• Current BLS and CPR Certification.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted license from the California Board of Vocational Nursing.
• Previous LVN hospital experience desirable.
• Calm, professional demeanor in crises; respond to routine and emergencies.
• Basic computer skills; keep up with in-service classes and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Gathers data relevant to the patient’s need.
• Assists RNs in educating the patient and family.
• Updates medical histories and doctors/RNs on status.
• Checks vital signs of the patient.
• Assists patients with self-care tasks.
• Collects lab samples and administers medications/IV drips.
• Monitors medication effects and patient response.
• Assists RNs/doctors with tests and procedures.
• Assembles/inserts catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen supplies.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Crisis response

Basic computer skills

IV therapy certification

Medication administration

Education

California LVN license

BLS and CPR Certification

IV therapy certification

Unrestricted license CA Board of Vocational Nursing

Job description

Generally, LVNs or licensed vocational nurses function under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). As delegated by their supervising RN, LVNs may provide nursing care to patients of all ages. Their duties also include the following:

• Gathers data relevant to the patient’s need
• Assists RNs in educating the patient and the patient’s family
• Updates medical histories
• Checks the vital signs of the patient
• Assists patients in doing self-care tasks (e.g. Bathing, dressing and undressing, toileting, etc)
• Updates doctors and RNs on the patients current status
• Collects lab samples
• Administer medications and IV drips
• Monitor medication and patient response
• Assists RNs and doctors with tests and procedures
• Assembles and inserts catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen supplies.

What Are the Requirements?

For all interested applicants, you must comply with the following prerequisites:

• Must be currently registered with California Board of Vocational Nursing
• Must be certified to start IV therapies and administer medications
• Current BLS and CPR Certification
• Basic computer skills
• Current, valid, and unrestricted license from the California Board of Vocational Nursing
• Previous experience as an LVN in a hospital is desirable
• Must present a calm and professional demeanor in any crisis
• Must be able to respond appropriately to routine and emergencies
• Must know how to set and revise priorities based on changes in the situation
• Must continually attend in-service classes, staff meetings, education classes, and reading of current professional material