PACE Licensed Vocational Nurse - Clinic (Central Valley PACE - Merced)

• Physical Demands
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve lifting or pushing greater than 30 pounds, should be done with assistance as appropriate.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients.
• Must be able to hear staff/clients on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff.
• Must have vision with or without lenses that is adequate to read memos, a computer screen, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting/turning, fingering and feeling.

• Work Environment
• Exposure to biohazards, including infectious material and waste and any other conditions common in a health care environment.
• Subject to unpleasant odors.
• The noise level is usually quiet to moderate, but may at times be noisy and crowded.

Education/Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid CA Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Develop rapport, establish, and maintain effective relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels and from varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Must have integrity, practice discretion and practice objective problem solving.
• Data collection skills and knowledge of basic statistical principles.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, coworkers, medical staff, and the public.
• Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for healthcare facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and performance improvement activities and in the development and implementation of staff education with application of adult learning concepts.
• Knowledge of nursing best practices, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and community engagement a plus, available community resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Veni Puncture Certified obtain with-in 1 year of hire.
• Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Education/Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current unencumbered Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of CA.
• Current BLS CPR Card certified by American Heart Association.
• Minimum one (1) year direct patient care experience with skilled nursing or community care experience.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with the frail or elderly population