Licensed Vocational Nurse / Campuswide (POOL)

 

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician, incumbents perform a wide range of technical, skilled, and paraprofessional nursing duties and patient care activities within the scope of practice for a LVN.

 

The Licensed Vocational Nurse I performs work assignments that typically include some or all of the following: participate in planning and executing patient care interventions in accordance with the care plan or treatment plan prepared by practitioners, including explaining self-care treatments to the patient; contribute to the evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care or treatment plan and perform follow-up treatments as requested; under the orders of a physician or similar licensed practitioner and according to established standardized procedures, may administer medications by various means, including intramuscular and subcutaneous routes and perform phlebotomy; start and superimpose intravenous lines and fluids, and administer vaccines provided a  Licensed Vocational Nurse Series – 2 prescribed course approved by the Board of Licensed Vocational Nursing and competencies have been verified; perform a wide range of nursing services and patient care activities for which the incumbent has specific training and have been ordered by a physician or similar licensed practitioner such as, but not limited to, performing TB and other skin tests; perform electrocardiograms and pulmonary function testing; conduct irrigation and catheterizations; observe and record drug reactions; apply and change dressings; measure and fit for crutches and teach patients to walk with crutches; ear lavage; and similar treatments and procedures; perform basic and CLIA-waived testing including obtaining specimens and assist in acquiring other tests for patients such as preparing requisitions for laboratory and X-ray work as ordered by a practitioner; support general health center maintenance activities such as cleaning and sterilizing equipment and instruments, setting up treatment trays, changing linen in examination and treatment rooms, stocking supplies, checking refrigeration equipment is operating at required temperatures for storage of medications and specimens; assist in maintaining and filing medical records; may assist other medical or technical personnel in other clinical departments such as the laboratory, radiology, optometry, or physical therapy services and perform specialized nursing duties as needed; and may coordinate the work of other clinic support staff.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.  Successful completion of a state approved vocational nursing program in an accredited school of vocational nursing or equivalent training and experience as defined by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).
• Possess and maintain a valid Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California; and may also be required to possess and maintain a valid CPR/AED certification and/or IV certification as appropriate to the assigned duties.

Required Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of nursing care principles and practices pertaining to the scope of practice; anatomy and physiology applicable to assigned duties; basic medications and their effects, as well as potential complications; application and proper use of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing assigned nursing duties; and aseptic techniques and requirements.  Working knowledge of California laws and regulations pertaining to LVNs and their scope of practice.
• Ability to perform assigned nursing duties and demonstrate appropriate nursing practices; demonstrate proper techniques and skills, competency in performing assigned nursing duties and patient care activities described above; learn related clinic procedures and handle equipment required for patient care in a Student Health Center; understand basic medical terminology; make accurate observations and accurately document a patient’s subjective complaint in medical records; exercise correct judgment within the areas of assigned responsibility; follow detailed oral and written instructions; and use applicable health center automated systems as needed to perform duties.

 

Compensation:

Classification :   Licensed Vocational Nurse I

Compensation: The salary range for this classification is $ 3,338.00 to $ 6,003.00/month. 

The hourly range for this classification is $19.26 to $34.63.

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The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

 

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Hourly, On-Call, Intermittent "Non-Exempt" positions.

Schedule: To be arranged by hiring department.

* A pool of qualified candidates will be established for current and future vacancies at the San Bernardino or Palm Desert Campus. Qualified applicants will be kept active from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. 

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. 

California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas). 

 

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Driver’s License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.  Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

 

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at [email protected] .      

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy at  https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/ .

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act