Career Opportunity
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) is a federally funded, nonprofit community health center operating Joint Commission accredited
licensed primary care health centers. Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) is hiring full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse for our various
health centers. Services include preventive care, treatment of acute and chronic health conditions, dental care, case management, behavioral
health care, alcohol/substance abuse treatment, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), referrals for needed social services and specialty
care, outreach, as well as health insurance enrollment assistance.
The mission of Northeast Valley Health Corporation is to provide quality, safe and comprehensive healthcare to the medically underserved
residents of Los Angeles County, particularly in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys, in a manner that is sensitive to the economic, social,
cultural and linguistic needs of the community.
Exceptional Benefits:
• 10 to 20 vacation days, based on the number of years of service
• 12 sick paid days per year
• 11 ½ paid holidays per year
• Medical, vision, dental, STD, LTD, accident/injury, identity theft, legal services, and life insurances
• 403(b) Employer-sponsored pension plans
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) I/II/III provides a variety of administrative, clinical nursing, health education, and outreach services within the
community health center. Basic skills for physical assessment include observation, auscultation, palpation and percussion. Basic mental status
assessment includes observation of general behavior, appearance and attitude, collection of data relative to sensorium or orientation to time,
person and place, and assessment of recall ability. When the LVN notes a problem, complication or abnormality, he/she must notify the physician or
Registered Nursing Supervisor under whose direction the licensee functions. The LVN cannot independently evaluate or synthesize data.
Reports to:
Direct & Administrative: Registered Nursing Supervisor or Program Manager
Professional/Technical: Director of Nursing Services Varied and depends on Clinical Area (Women's Health, Public Health Services & Programs, etc.)
Qualifications:
1. Must have graduated from an LVN program and have at least one (1) year of experience in an ambulatory care facility with patient education
expertise preferred and have worked in one or more of the following areas: (a) Family planning, title 10 program, (b) Prenatal or Perinatal CPSP, (c)
Diabetes, (d) Adult care, chronic disease
2. Must be a high school graduate or have a GED equivalency.
3. Satisfactory completion of a state approved program in vocational nursing, plus current license to practice in the State of California.
4. Bilingual Spanish/English is required in most positions and only preferred in others.
5. Valid CA Driver's License, current vehicle liability insurance, and an available vehicle required.
6. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
7. Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR Policy.
8. Must be willing and able to work a varied and flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of NEVHC and its patients.
9. Must maintain or exceed competency levels as established by corporate standards for clinical practice.
10. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care.
11. The MIS Patient Information System access level is 2.
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Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status,
amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with
applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
