The Department of Health Services is currently seeking a motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for an intermittent, extra-help position!
Salary Pay $30.91 - $39.87/Hour
NOTE: The Department of Health Services is currently recruiting to fill an Extra-Help Licensed Vocational Nurse position at either the I or II level. If you are interested in applying at both levels, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted.
The Youth and Family Services Licensed Vocational Nurse will provide nursing care to children and youth at the Lakes campus in Santa Rosa. Responsibilities include:
Recording vital signs
Receiving phone calls for medication questions and concerns
Documenting services in the electronic health record
Reporting urgent needs to child psychiatrists
Taking verbal medication orders
Managing and administering injections
Processing step-out referral documents
Coordinating care with primary care providers
The ideal candidates will also possess:
Multi-disciplinary teamwork skills
Experience working with children and families
The ability to multitask and set priorities independently
Strong attention to detail
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
A recovery-focused approach
Experience with substance abuse disorder/mental health clients
Experience with electronic health records
Familiarity with community resources
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are desirable, not required
EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT
Intermittent, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of 1,380 hours within any twelve-month consecutive period. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.
Salary is negotiable within the established range. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit,
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331 The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply NowApply Now
