Licensed Vocational Nurse (Open) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/newprint/3519571)  Licensed Vocational Nurse (Open) Salary $82,409.60 - $97,427.20 Annually Location County of San Mateo, CA Job Type Regular Job Number F020M Department San Mateo Medical Center Opening Date 04/25/2022 Bargaining Unit 04 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description NOTE: This recruitment was amended on September 4, 2024 to place ahold on accepting new applications. Applications are not currently being accepted. San Mateo County Health has excellent job opportunities for Licensed Vocational Nurses to work at San Mateo Medical Center and Clinics https://www.smchealth.org/smmc-careers, and Correctional Health Services https://www.smchealth.org/ch. Are you passionate about serving and making a difference in the community? Are you looking to join a progressive and committed healthcare department? If yes, then we would like to hear from you! Licensed Vocational Nurses, under general supervision, provide a full range of vocational nursing care to patients in a variety of settings and at various health care facilities. We offer full-time, part-time, term, relief, and extra help positions. Current vacancies: + Four Relief LVN vacancies at Correctional Health Services + Extra-Help LVN vacancies at San Mateo Medical Center The ideal candidate will: + Have at least one year of paid LVN experience. + Be willing to work various shifts, weekends and holidays. + Be able to perform heavy lifting duties when required. + Be able to plan and present educational materials, teach and counsel others on health issues including family planning, STDs, AIDS and HIV infection, immunizations, and nutrition and develop work plans and schedules for special clinics and services. + Be bilingual in Spanish and English. + Possess a blood withdrawal certificate. + Possess a CPR Certificate. Previous LVN experience is strongly preferred. Some positions require bilingual fluency (English/Spanish). For more information regarding our clinic services please visit: San Mateo Medical Center Clinics (http://www.smchealth.org/smmc-find-location) . Examples Of Duties Duties for all positions may include, but are not limited to, the following: + Participate in planning for care and instruction of patients. + Record pertinent patient information in medical records. + Report patients' needs to the appropriate medical and nursing staff. + Feed, bathe, dress and care for patients. + Position and exercise patients following prescribed procedures and techniques. + Apply and change dressings using aseptic techniques. + Following appropriate instruction by In-service Department and State certification, start I.V.'s and draw arterial and venous blood specimens. + Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. + Collect or assist in the collection of gastric specimens, blood samples and other clinical material for testing. + Assist medical professionals in procedures as instructed. + Inventory and order medications. + Participate in take-downs of violent patients. + Inform patients of effects of medications. + Administer prescribed treatments and medications, including injections. + Instruct patients to maintain treatment at home. + Reassure and calm agitated patients in an informative and sensitive manner. + Screen patients for risk factors. + Recommend treatment for common ailments, using standard protocol manuals and with registered nurse or physician review. + May perform duties normally assigned to unlicensed personnel. + Maintain accurate records. + Perform related duties as assigned. Clinic Option: LVNs in some positions will perform additional duties which may include, but are not limited to, the following: + Phlebotomy/blood withdrawal. + Administering and inventory of medications, treatments, vaccines, injections and point of care. + Run tests on blood and urine specimens in accordance with CLIA regulations. + Determine immunizations needed and give injections. + Remove sutures. + Triage patients to determine nature and urgency of request. + Teach and counsel patients on a variety of health related subjects. + Perform duties associated with well care of children, including vision and hearing tests. + To qualify under the clinic option, the incumbent must work in a clinic setting and spend at least 30% of his/her time performing duties listed under the clinic option. Qualifications Knowledge of: + Principles and methods of general vocational nursing. + Medical terminology. + Safety and infection control practices. + Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to: + Perform vocational nursing procedures required for assigned setting. + Comply with clinical procedures and policies. + Maintain professional nurse/patient relationships. + Work harmoniously with other personnel. + Follow safety practices. + Participate in orienting and instructing other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. + Maintain accurate records and prepare reports. + Maneuver immobile patients and to lift and carry children weighing up to 40 pounds and sufficient stamina to stand and walk for full work shifts. In addition, the Clinic Option requires skill/ability to: + Plan and present educational materials. + Teach and counsel others on health issues including family planning, STDs, AIDS and HIV infection, immunizations, and nutrition. + Develop work plans and schedules for special clinics and services. Licensure/Certification: + Possession of a California license or interim permit as a Vocational Nurse. + Must acquire a Certification in phlebotomy, I.V., and CPR within six months of hire. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Answers to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. EXAMINATION/SELECTION PROCESS The examination/selection process will consist of the steps detailed in order below. Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. + Initial review of application materials (weight: pass/fail). Applicants submitting incomplete application and responses to the supplemental question, or who are lacking relevant qualifications and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. + All applicants passing the first step will be placed on a list and will be referred to hiring managers as vacancies occur that match applicants' skills, as demonstrated in the application and current or previous background and experience. + Applicants passing the second step will be contacted by a hiring manager or his/her designee for an interview. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button . If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. . HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (042522) Please visit www.smcgov.org/media/100151/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification. Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change. As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you. County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked. 01 IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses. + Proceed to supplemental questions. 02 Possession of a current California license as a Vocational Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current California license as a Vocational Nurse? (Please include your license number on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.) + Yes + No 03 Possession of a current and valid Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross is preferred for this recruitment or one must be obtained within six months of hire. Which of the following certifications do you possess? (Check all that apply. Please include information on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application.) + Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association + Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross + None of the above 04 Some positions require bilingual fluency (Spanish and English). Are you fluent in Spanish and able to pass a fluency exam? + Yes + No 05 Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience – Considering your previous paid work experience select the all task(s) you have performed. (Check all that apply.) + Administering vaccines + Check vital signs + Chronic disease management + Follow established procedures + Give injections + Inventory of medications + Pain management + Patient education and health promotion + Perform catheterizations + Perform phlebotomy/blood withdrawal + Perform Point of Care Testing (e.g. urinalysis, hemoglobin, glucose, strep, fingersticks) + Provide care to patients across the life span + Provide wound care + No paid work experience, but willing to learn 06 Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience – Considering your previous paid work experience how long have you performed the task(s) you selected in the question above? + 3 years or more + More than 2 years but less than 3 years + 1 year or more but less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + Never, but willing to learn 07 Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience – Considering your previous paid work experience, how long ago did you perform the task(s) selected? + Less than 6 months ago + More than 6 months but less than 1 year ago + More than 1 year but less than 2 years ago + More than 2 years ago + Never, but willing to learn 08 Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience – Considering your previous paid work experience, in what context / environment did you most often perform the task(s) selected above? + Outpatient Clinic + Physician's Office + Hospital Facility + Correctional Health Facility + Internship/Externship or Preceptorship + Academic setting + None of the above 09 Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience – List employers or references to verify your responses to all the questions above. Include the following information: (a) name of the employer or reference, (b) name of the supervisor or manager, (c) address, and (d) telephone number. Please note that your responses should be consistent with the information in your standard San Mateo County application and may be subject to verification. This item is for information only and will not be rated. 10 Check the areas/assignments for which you would like to be considered: + Senior Care Center + Ambulatory Care Clinic + Medical/Surgery + Psychiatric Care + Correctional Health + Long-Term Care + All of the above 11 Please select your preference for consideration from the clinic locations listed below. Check all all that apply. + 39th Avenue Family Health Center (San Mateo Medical Center - San Mateo) + Correctional Health Services (Redwood City) + Daly City Health Center (Daly City) + Daly City Youth Health Center (Daly City) + Fair Oaks Health Center (Redwood City) + Innovative Care Clinic (San Mateo Medical Center - San Mateo) + Long Term Care Clinic (San Mateo Medical Center - San Mateo) + Medical-Surgical (San Mateo Medical Center - San Mateo) + Medical Specialty Clinic (San Mateo Medical Center - San Mateo) + OB/GYN Clinic (San Mateo Medical Center - San Mateo) + Pediatric Clinic (San Mateo Medical Center - San Mateo) + Psychiatry Services (San Mateo Medical Center - San Mateo) + Ron Robinson Senior Care Center (San Mateo Medical Center - San Mateo) + Sequoia Teen Wellness Center + South San Francisco Clinic (South San Francisco) + Surgical Specialty Clinic (San Mateo Medical Center - San Mateo) Required Question Employer County of San Mateo Address County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663 Phone (650) 363-4343 Website https://jobs.smcgov.org Please verify your email address Verify Email