To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions include:

Supervise healthcare and protect clients while in their care
Represent the nursing office at assigned weekly team meetings
Transcribe orders, receive verbal orders as needed and send order to pharmacy per department protocols
Administer medications as directed according to agency policy
Administer first aid as needed
Review lab results with Nursing Supervisor and Psychiatrist
Review/prepare and distribute special menus in collaboration with Nursing Supervisor
Visit and evaluate asthmatic clients on a monthly basis, or more frequently if necessary, and maintain spirometer readings
Schedule individual and group asthma teaching sessions
Participate in programs designed to help clients acquire socially acceptable habits of behavior
Participate in programs designed to help clients accept their medical conditions and handle them appropriately
Use appropriate authority to set limits for behavior while clients are in the nurses’ office
Maintain complete, accurate records of all medications administered outlined in agency policy
Learn and become familiar with Hillsides’ pharmacy recordkeeping and legalities involved
Provide office coverage in the absence of the Nursing Supervisor
Prepare memos and letters as needed
Maintain client charts as needed filing pertinent doctor appointments and psychiatric notes
Transport clients to doctor appointments as required, or for other medical needs and prepare related paperwork in conjunction with Nursing Supervisor
Weigh and measure clients and maintain monthly records
Other duties as required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Communication Skills and Abilities:

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, office personnel, other employees and the general public
Ability to read, analyze and interpret manuals and office documents
Mental/Interpersonal Skills and Abilities:

Ability to define problems, gather, transcribe and post data, analyze, synthesize and classify information, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to work independently and with others – including other employees, clients and members of the public -- in face-to-face and telephonic contexts
Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines and perform duties under time constraints
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands
Maintain high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with agency and community policy
Physical Skills and Abilities:

Ability to talk or hear in order to give and receive information and instructions
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Ability to use computer keyboard up to 25% of the day
Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment
Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds  
Equipment and Computer Software Skills and Abilities:

Computer literate (basic working knowledge of Microsoft WORD, Excel, and Outlook) and data/electronic records program currently in use
Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required
ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

None
WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Regularly work indoors and outdoors in a variety of environments
High level of exposure to blood borne pathogens

Skills

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES

Valid California LVN licensure
CPR Certification
High degree of accuracy
Valid California drivers license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides’ insurance carrier


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