Clinic Resource LVN Medical Oncology (Per Diem, Day) Job Listing at NorthBay Healthcare in Vacaville, CA (Job ID 5376)

Description

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care and acting as a patient liaison in support of Medical Oncology Department.  Duties include:

• Provides direct patient care according per organizational policies and procedures.
• Prepares patient for provider including vital signs and collection of clinical data.
• Administers medications to patients, including, oral, injections, IV's and nebulizer treatments as ordered by provider.
• Assists provider and/or performs procedures in assigned area within scope of practice.
• Assists in the patient navigation for both inpatient/outpatient services and works closely with members of the clinic to ensure that patient is receiving appropriate services.
• Other duties outlined in the job description

Education: 

• Completion of accredited LVN Program.

Licensure/Certifications: 

• Current California LVN license.
• IV certified, or obtains IV certification within 60 days of hire.
• Current AHA or equivalent certification in CPR required.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills: 

• One year's experience in ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred
• Bilingual preferred. 
• Demonstrated effective time management skills.  
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing ambulatory nursing care as appropriate for patients in the following age groups: Geriatric, Adult. 

Work Hours:

• Total Hours: At least four (4) shifts each month, or more as determined by the department's per diem availability standard and process 
• Shift: 8-hour shifts
• 10% per diem differential included in salary range