Licensed Vocational Nurse
Company: Integrated Oncology Network
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Purpose: The LVN supports the registered nurse, nurse
practitioner, physician assistant or physician in the provision of
patient care, to include delivery of patient care, collection of
ongoing patient response to care, and patient education. Essential
Functions: Record patient vital signs: pulse, temperature, blood
pressure, weight, height. Administer medications to patients and
monitor the progress throughout the treatment. May administer
injections or give treatments under direction of physician.
Schedule or perform clinical procedures as directed. Prepare exam
rooms for patient visits. Gather patient information and keep
records updated with the relevant data. Maintain effective
communication with the medical personnel, patient and patient's
family. Treat wounds, change wound dressings. Collecting samples
from patients, which include blood and urine. They may also assist
in doing some lab work. Regular attendance and punctuality.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as
needed. Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are
consistently achieved. Perform any other functions as required by
management. Qualifications and Education Requirements Graduate of
an accredited nursing program. Possess a valid LVN license. Ability
to work a flexible schedule as necessary. Bilingual -
English/Spanish required Preferred Skills 1-2 years in an oncology
setting Required Competencies Excellent judgment, dependability,
conscientious performance. Detail oriented. Exceptional
interpersonal and communication skills. Caring and empathic. High
ethical standards. Mechanical ability and manual dexterity for
operating complicated equipments. Physical Demands and Work
Environment The physical demands and work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions._Physical demands: _While performing the duties of this
job, employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to handle, or
feel objects, tools, or controls; reach hands and arms; talk and
hear. Employee must lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, speech clarity,
climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, and bend._Work environment:
_While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed
to environmental risk of radiation exposure, and biohazard
exposure.Job Type: Full-timePay: $23.03 - $37.88 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life
insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement
Vision insuranceStandard shift: Day shiftWeekly schedule: Monday to
FridayAbility to commute/relocate: Chula Vista, CA: Reliably
commute or planning to relocate before starting work
(Required)Language: English/Spanish
(Required)License/Certification: LVN (Required) BLS Certification
(Required)Work Location: One location
Keywords: Integrated Oncology Network, Chula Vista , Licensed Vocational Nurse, Healthcare , Chula Vista, California
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