Licensed Vocational Nurse (Licensed Vocational Nurse I), Student Health Center

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician and the general supervision of the Executive Director, the Licensed Vocational Nurse I performs a wide range of technical, skilled, and paraprofessional nursing duties and patient care activities within their scope of practice.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Clinical

• Room patients, interview, obtain pertinent patient symptoms and brief medical history
• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height, weight and other vital signs and make appropriate entries into electronic medical records system
• Prepare patient for examination by a clinical and assist in the examination when appropriate
• Follow-up on treatments as requested and interpret or explain treatments to patient
• Apply heat or cold modalities, instruct patient in use of physical therapy appliances (crutches, canes, etc.)
• Performs vision and hearing screening tests
• Performs electrocardiogram, ear irrigation and similar treatments
• Performs basic CLIA-waived testing including obtaining specimens
• Assists in preparation of slides and cultures
• Prepares requisitions for laboratory and x-ray work as ordered by a medical provider
• Assist in the delivery of medication abortion services Patient Education Provides ongoing Health Education in all aspects of Ambulatory Family Practice, such as explaining self-care treatment to patients
• Provides sexual health education, counseling and care, including administration of medication abortion services, including but not limited to, assisting with Reproductive Health/contraceptive control clinics and/or classes

Immunizations/Injections/Medications

• Administers medications by mouth or hypodermic injection as ordered by a clinician
• Assists in administration of immunizations and skin tests (e.g., Tuberculosis screenings)

Phlebotomy

• Perform phlebotomy as back up to department phlebotomist

Special Projects/Assignments

Equipment Coordinator

• Intakes new equipment and performs quality control checks
• Trains and provides in-service to nursing staff/providers on all new equipment
• Assists in appropriation and annual planning for major medical equipment and supplies
• Performing regular checks of refrigeration equipment to ensure it is operating at required temperatures for storage of medications and specimens
• Assists in creating an inventory/ordering system for medical and office supplies; maintains inventory

Disaster preparedness

• Assists in disaster preparedness
• Monitors and maintains disaster supply inventory

Facility

• Sets up treatment trays
• Sterilizes and maintain instrument trays and/or surgical equipment
• Conducts quality control procedures on certain equipment
• Cleans and stocks exam and treatment rooms with appropriate supplies
• Notifies nursing supervisor of stock depletion or expiration
• Assists in maintaining medical records as necessary
• Assists with communication of facility of needs (e.g., work requests)
• Maintain key cupboard

Other

• Assists front office staff with patient intake and/or screens patients for appointment needs (phone, virtual and drop-ins)
• Serves on relevant committees; engages in professional development activities, performs other duties as assigned; completes all department and university required trainings as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• 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
• Possess a valid CPR/AID certification.
• Valid CA Driver's License.

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 subject 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and ability to work with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with college students, preferably in a college setting.
• Experience giving immunizations and other injections.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,338 - $4,333 per month

Classification Salary Range: $3,338 - $6,003 per month

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

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Non-exempt/Probationary

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.       

The application deadline is February 5, 2024

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.

Drivers 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 Benefits@csusb.edu

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