Licensed Vocational Nurse

Salary : $70,562.00 - $85,768.00 Annually

Location : Mammoth Lakes, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Health and Human Services

Opening Date: 10/21/2024

Closing Date: 11/18/:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

DEFINITION

Provide vocational nursing services, basic health related activities and perform less complex medical procedures as directed in various health and human services programs that support community health efforts.

Assignment to a specific classification within this series is dependent on a variety of factors including the needs of the department, the complexity and/or diversity of tasks and responsibilities and level of oversight received or provided.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Licensed Vocational Nurse is an entry-level nursing position. Incumbents generally report to a medical professional, at a minimum a Registered Nurse, as they do not possess the education or licensing requirements to qualify as a Registered Nurse or Public Health Nurse and provide associated higher-level nursing services.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED:

Responsibilities may include direct supervision over assigned staff. Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory/management staff. May receive technical and functional medical services support from appropriate professional licensed medical staff.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLE OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assist with activities related to implementation of various health programs. Coordinate client and community services to support the goals of the Department.
• Provide health education, referrals and resources to patients/clients/residents and medical providers.
• Perform STI and pregnancy testing and apply other vocational nursing skills.
• Provide injections, immunizations and medications as directed by physician or senior medical staff. Help to set up, organize, and work annual vaccine clinics.
• May perform a variety of outreach for public health programs.
• May conduct visits to the homes of residents to perform basic nursing, blood pressure checks, well checks, coordination and referrals.
• Develop and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Interview and prepare patients in clinic settings for examination by a senior medical professional.
• Take and chart vital signs, history of complaints, assess needs and perform tests as requested.
• Read charts and other medical records.
• Use of infection control/safety monitoring tools and techniques.
• Deal with bio-hazardous waste containment and removal.
• Keep designated areas stocked with adequate and appropriate supplies.
• May be required to work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
• May direct the work of assigned professional and support staff on a project or day-to-day basis.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Current principles, techniques and practices of basic nursing services, including the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice Act.
• Proper venipuncture techniques including the administration of biological immunizations.
• Medical equipment necessary to administer immunizations and treat emergency reactions.
• Medical terminology and record keeping practices.
• Uses and effects of immunizing agents and prescribed medications.

Skill to:

• Administer immunizing agents and medications necessary in the event of an emergency reaction to such agents.
• Identify and be responsive to the health needs of clients.
• Remain knowledgeable and proficient in nursing practices through readings, research, professional organizations, academic training, and participation in direct client services.
• Accurately follow both oral and written instructions.
• Organize and prioritize duties and manage time effectively.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people of various educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Work effectively under pressure and in difficult or emergency situations.
• Operate a computer in the completion of assignments.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels, as well as with other agencies and the public.
• Demonstrate and maintain a high degree of initiative, maturity, integrity, and good judgment.

Ability to:

• Work primarily in a standard office and clinicsetting with required driving to locations within the county and state, often in inclement weather Work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects up to 25lbs.
• Use repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
• Verbally communicate to exchange information.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two (2) years of responsible licensed vocational nursing experience.

Education:

Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college with major course work in vocational nursing or related field.

Required License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California.

Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Mono County Summary of Benefits

The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.

Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions
County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.

Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS
To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee's cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit:

Dental Mono County
Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:

• $1,100.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose an in-network Delta DentalPPO Dentist.

• $1,000.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose and out-of-network orNon-Delta Dental PPO Dentist.

• Diagnostic and preventative coverage of 70 - 100 % of contracted allowance (based onlength enrolled in the plan and dentist visit of at least once per year).

• Major services are covered at 50% of the contracted allowance.
Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Vision
Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:

• well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.

• $160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.

• $180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting andevaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Basic Life Insurance
Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
Mono County also offers coverage to employee's spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.

• Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00

• At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00

• Coverage for Employee's Spouse is $1,000.00

• Coverage for Employee's Children is also $1,000.00

• Coverage for Employee's Children under six months is $100.00
Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Voya
Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment click apply for full job details