Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Summary of Responsibilities

Works closely with the Health Center Manager and other members of the clinic management team.

Supports the quality improvement and compliance goals of the health center by ensuring that UHC meets required regulations as defined by BPHC and other contracted entities.

Reviews physician orders, labs results and care instructions with patients, answering questions and administering treatment under the scope of their prospective nursing license.

Communicates with appropriate personnel as necessary, to examine, revise and evaluate inner-clinic processes to promote efficiency.

In-services provider and nursing staff as needed regarding procedures, forms, and procedural changes, etc.

Aids in supply orders and inventory control.

Assists in clinic medical support staff in the absence of the Health Center Manager.

Provides prompt medical support; promotes a smooth patient flow; collects and records data accurately; maintains order of exam rooms, equipment and supplies.

Provides basic education and information to patients, making sure patients' questions are answered and anxieties alleviated and interfaces with community-oriented activities and staff.

Helps make sure patients and families get the care they need when they need it.

Consistently and openly communicates with the Health Center Manager and all staff.

Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.

Performance Area 1: Nursing Duties

• Screens walk-in patients and routes appropriately.
• Maintains regulatory and continuity of care by utilizing standing orders and established screening guides under supervision of physicians.
• Utilizes SOAP method of charting for outpatient medical charts.
• Provides telephone advice regarding care per health center protocol.
• Supervises the functions in the treatment room and is primary in this regard.
• Assists the physician and/or provider in procedures and pelvic exams.
• Administers medication and treatment ordered by physicians and/or provider staff.

Education and Certification

• Completed LVN training program from an accredited school.
• Valid LVN License.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Valid Lifesaving Certification.

Prior Experience

• Minimum 1 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in an ambulatory care setting.

Skills

• Bilingual (Preferred but not required).
• Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team player.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Strong computer skills.
• Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques.
• Positive professional insight.
• Flexibility and dependability.
• Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment.
• Effective leadership/supervisory skills.
• Modern office practices and procedures including email.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
• Able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
• Able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Able to have high manual dexterity.
• Able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.

Pay and Benefits

The hourly wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $30.75 an hour. Our salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our comprehensive benefits package for regular status employees includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost, Paid time off and paid holidays, 401k plan with matching contribution, Educational Assistance, Employee discounts and more!