Licensed Vocational Nurse (2312) - Citywide - H00018 at City and County of San Francisco — San Francisco, CA

Under supervision and according to physicians’ or registered nurses’ instructions, prepares, administers and records ordered medications and injections; obtains patient histories; observes, reports and records physiological and psychosocial signs; takes vital signs; maintains medical records; maintains a safe and clean environment, and performs related duties as required.

• Administers nursing care to patients according to physician’s and Registered Nurse’s instructions and approved nursing and departmental policies and procedures; as a team member, participates in planning and maintaining nursing care plans; assists physician in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments; prepares, administers and records ordered medications and injections.
• Provides direct patient care in order to make patient clean and comfortable; may serve and feed patients; may assist patient with elimination functions.
• Screens patients by obtaining histories; observes, reports and records physiological and psychological signs, symptoms and behaviors; takes vital signs; obtains specimens and may perform some required nursing diagnostic tests, such as guiac stools and sugar and acetone tests, etc.
• Keeps accurate records of administration of medications and treatments; makes reports of patient’s progress towards goals; maintains medical records in order to meet legal requirements and provide reference for follow-up of patients’ treatment and care.
• Maintains a safe, secure and clean environment; maintains adequate supplies and equipment in assigned area.
• Instructs and counsels patients relative to physical self care and emotional needs concerning test and specimen collections.
• Understands human relationships between patients, families and other health care personnel.
• Recognizes and understands the effect of social and economic problems as well as cultural backgrounds and religious affiliations of patients and their families.
• When working in specialized areas, and after training in special procedures pertaining to such areas, performs specialized procedures as approved by nursing service policy.

The 2312 Licensed Vocational Nurse may perform other duties as assigned/required

• LICENSE: Possession of a valid permanent or temporary (including an interim permit) California Vocational Nurse License issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.

Training and Experience Evaluation (Weight: 100%): Candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online employment application. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position.

Certification

Eligible List/Score Report:A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

• Information about the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Workers
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Where to Apply

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Stephen Lee at Stephen.J.Lee@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6838.