Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Description

Job Description

Title :  LVN

Reports to :   Director of Primary Care and Quality

Status :   Non-Exempt / Hourly / Full-Time / In-person

Location :   Antioch, CA

Pay :   $30 / hour, plus monthly performance incentive bonus

Our Mission and Vision

The Brighter Beginnings mission is to “ support healthy births and successful development of children by partnering with parents and helping to build strong communities “. Our mission gains its strength from our core belief that,  “Every family matters, and every child deserves a happy, healthy future.”

Our History

Brighter Beginnings is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and has been responding to the needs of families in resource-poor neighborhoods since 1984 when our work began in response to the alarming differences in mortality and illness rates among African American babies compared to other children.

Brighter Beginnings has grown into a respected and well-connected organization with locations in Oakland, Richmond, Bay Point, and Antioch. We have a multi-cultural, bi-lingual staff of passionate and committed family-service professionals; in fact, many of our staff came to this work because of the challenges they faced in their own families.

Position Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides professional nursing care for Brighter Beginnings Family Health Center patients following established standards and practices.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish is required
• Completion of an accredited LVN Program
• Current valid LVN License and BLS certification.
• One year of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting is preferred. Experience with Women’s Health, OB / GYN and Pediatrics, Immunizations, and Flu Shots preferred.
• Skilled in Electronic Medical Records, Microsoft Office, data entry, and use of business email.
• Physical examination which indicates that the employee meets the physical requirements of the job including : Lifting, Walking, Stooping, Bending, and Twisting.

Responsibilities :

Special ADA Requirements

Brighter Beginnings is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary.

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive wages and benefits to our employees. Please feel free to inquire during the interview process. As a summary, we offer :

Brighter Beginnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. At Brighter Beginnings, employment decisions are made regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or ancestry, protected Veteran or military status, or other characteristics protected by law.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly.

All applicants that are offered a conditional offer of employment will need to complete a background check. For positions with client / patient contact, you must have a TB clearance and a physical assessment by a physician of your ability to complete job duties. Additional requirements are an immunization records (including MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TDAP, Covid-19). All positions require applicants to have a valid California driver’s license, be listed under car insurance as a driver, and a clean driving record (as defined by our insurance carrier).

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