Licensed Vocational Nurse – Patient Care & Minor Procedures

NALHE; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

NALHE in San Diego, CA seeks a skilled nursing assistant or LVN under supervision of an RN or provider to perform routine patient care and support clinical operations. This role excludes IV medication administration but includes wound care, immunizations under protocol, and basic labs per policy.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, dressing changes, preparing treatment rooms, assisting with examinations, and documenting patient responses to therapies while adhering to universal

Qualifications

• Able to perform routine patient care under supervision.
• Administer non-IV medications as ordered by provider.
• Perform immunizations according to written protocols.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and apply/remove dressings for provider assessment.
• Assist with wound care and skin preparation.
• Reinforce self-care procedures as directed by provider.
• Recognize and respond to acute emergencies per procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and arrange instruments for procedures.
• Assist licensed provider during examinations and treatments.
• Document patient responses to medications and therapies.
• Perform lab tests as directed (urine dip-tests, pH, etc.).
• Collect specimens and maintain patient safety during procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Wound care

Medication administration

Education

LVN credential

Job description

NALHE in San Diego, CA seeks a skilled nursing assistant or LVN under supervision of an RN or provider to perform routine patient care and support clinical operations. This role excludes IV medication administration but includes wound care, immunizations under protocol, and basic labs per policy.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, dressing changes, preparing treatment rooms, assisting with examinations, and documenting patient responses to therapies while adhering to universal