POSITION PURPOSE Under direction, oversees and conducts a variety of nursing services in the medical group office and other job-related duties as assigned. Duties include assisting with patient assessments, administering medications, and maintaining accurate patient records. Benefits • Competitive salary • Boat travel stipend • PPO health insurance • Dental and Vision coverage • Short and Long-term disability • Employer-paid life insurance • Health Savings Account (HSA) • 403(b) retirement plan ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Plans, organizes, oversees, and personally conducts the delivery of patients care as directed by physicians and other higher level nursing staff • Acts as a team member with other professionals and Paraprofessionals in the delivery of patient care services • Assists in the preparation of monthly work schedules as needed • Assists with the patient care plan; maintains medical and surgical equipment in sanitary condition and in good operating condition • Oversees the compliance with infection control and safety regulations of the MGO • Acts as liaison between MGO and other units • Assists in the training and orientation of new staff • Assists other professional staff on the care of patients and the provision of nursing services, central services supply, in-service education, quality assurance, infection control, fire, safety, disaster, or utilization review coordinator. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILTIES • Knows current trends and practices in nursing • Knows causes, treatment, prevention, and early detection of communicable and chronic diseases, and handicapping conditions • Understands drugs and their administration • Can perform EKG’s • Ability to perform a wide variety of nursing services • Can operate a wide variety of standard and specialized patient care equipment • Maintains quality control in work performed • Observes safety precautions related to the work • Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with patients, medical staff, and other fellow workers EDUCATION CERTIFICATION Completion of LVN program EXPERIENCE Prefer two years’ experience as a licensed practical nurse. Bilingual is a plus. REQUIREMENTS • Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California Board of Nursing. • Current CPR certification in Basic Life Support. Pre-Employment Requirements Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and health clearance which includes a physical exam, TB testing, and immunization review. Catalina Island Health is an equal opportunity employer.