Required:

• Expertise, skills and knowledge in working with pediatric patients.
• 2-3 years of experience as an LVN in an ambulatory care or community setting.
• Current LVN license issued by the State of California Board of Vocational Nursing Examiners with blood withdrawal and IV certification.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. 
  
• Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures.
  
• Excellent blood withdrawal and IV skills.
• Ability to take vital signs, administer medications and obtain drug refills as needed.
• Skill in administering oral, intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intravenous medication, as ordered by physician and record into patient’s chart.
• Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to the physician.   
• Knowledge of symptomatology of common and or life threatening medical problems.
• Interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers.
• Performs phlebotomy, CPR, Injections, and other skills within scope of practice.
• Ability to effectively elicit salient clinical information such as presenting complaints from patients and referring professional, and make appropriate assignments based on established guidelines.
• Ability to accept direction from administration and act promptly.
• Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and parents with health concerns using tact and discretion.
• Skill in inventory control to maintain adequate supplies and equipment.
  
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, Windows computer function, computer navigation, and ability to use computerized patient care systems.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and familiarity with the electronic health record (EPIC).
• Bilingual in Spanish.