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, and supports provider productivity.
• Ensures MAs document patient Vital Signs and pre-assessment questions.
• Keeps clinic work-flow moving, focusing on productivity and efficiency, including assigning lunch times and breaks, ensuring exam room is set up, and reviewing patient problem list prior to visit with provider.
• Supports refills to pharmacy.
• Keeps site in 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: Measures height, weight, and vital signs accurately; Performs hearing and vision screenings appropriately; Administers IM medications or immunizations correctly; Administers PO medications or immunizations correctly; Administers subcutaneous immunizations correctly; Administers medications via inhalation correctly; Administers PPD tests correctly; Reads PPD results correctly; Performs EKGs correctly; Assesses immunization records accurately; Performs ear lavage correctly; Sets up sterile field correctly; Performs equipment disinfection and sterilization correctly; Hooks up Oxygen tubing correctly; Suctions patients correctly using appropriate suction equipment; Performs straight cath correctly; Starts IVs correctly.
• Completes standing orders as directed by provider.
• Performs Waive Testing and Phlebotomy if appropriate training has been completed.
• Provides/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.
• High School Graduate (or GED 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.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and policies.

Benefits

Job type: Regular Full time M-F. 8:30am-5:30pm.Onsite Location: 1809 National Ave San Diego, CA 92113 Pediatrics Department Competitive Salary with Excellent BenefitsRetirement Plan with Employer MatchPaid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid HolidaysMedical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life InsuranceEmployee Discounts and Wellness Programs

Pay

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

Schedule

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved. We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $36.00 - $42.99