LVN Clinical

Responsibilities

• Adds routine messages in EHR within 2 days, urgent messages within 1 day.
• Attends Nursing in-services or completes make-up assignments within 2 weeks of assignment.
• Builds positive relationships, inspires others to perform at a higher level, prepares career development plans and retains an accountable workforce.
• Counsels and coaches staff and administers appropriate disciplinary action in a timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary care team and support services, including Physicians, PSRs, Medical Assistants, and others.
• Attends department meetings.
• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements. Includes documenting patient history.
• Consistently follows Policies and Procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Sets up exam rooms, orders supplies and vaccines, supports provider productivity, reviews patient problem lists, calls in refills to pharmacy, and keeps clinic workflow moving.
• Ensures site compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care requirements.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and ensures appropriate Lean tools (i.e., 5S, A3) are deployed and results are evaluated and/or measured.
• Performs nursing tasks, demonstrating Clinical Competency, including: Measuring height, weight, and vital signs; performing hearing and vision screenings; administering medications; performing EKGs; assessing immunization records; performing ear lavage; setting up sterile fields; performing equipment disinfection and sterilization; hooking up oxygen tubing; suctioning patients; starting IVs; and completing standing orders as directed by provider.
• Performs Waive Testing and Phlebotomy if appropriate training has been completed.
• Ensures staff receive all new hire and annual trainings on time.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in an ambulatory care setting or similar setting preferred.
• California State Board LVN License required.
• Current CPR for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• Graduation from a recognized practical nurse program or equivalent.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English strongly preferred; may be required depending on assignment.
• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
• An acceptable driving record is also required.
• California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency.