POSITION SUMMARY:             
Under the administrative supervision of the Program/Center Manager, the clinical direction of a Center RN, and the clinical supervision of the associate nurse manager, the Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing services to On Lok participants. 

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Processes, communicates and implements all medication orders.
2. Administers and distributes all medications as prescribed by On Lok medical staff.
3. Provides nursing care and treatments for participants at the Day Health Center.
4. Maintain clinic supplies
5. Participates actively in the interdisciplinary team by offering clinical expertise in team planning, problem solving, and processes.
6. Teaches, supervises, and counsels the participant, geriatric aides, and family members regarding nursing care needs and other related problems of the participant.
7. Other related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities) 

1. Graduate of an accredited LVN program.
2. Possess a current California LVN license.
3. Interest, demonstrated ability and/or experience in working with the elderly.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary team.
5. Bilingual ability may be required for specific assignments.

 

QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities) 

1. Graduate of an accredited LVN program.
2. CurrentCalifornia LVN license required.
3. Interest, demonstrated ability and/or experience in working with the elderly.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary team.
5. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.