Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN) Float; Tues - Sat

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Float (Tues - Sat)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The LVN assists the Director of Nursing in the supervision of clinical operations including back office and front office, and patient flow for both service sites. In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, the LVN oversees and supervises the performance and productivity of clinical staff (MA’s/LVNs). The LVN works in conjunction with the Registered Nurse (RN) and Director of Nursing (DON) in implementing and maintaining Quality Care Programs, ensures efficient workflow, provides ongoing clinical support, and works within the organization by interacting well with patients, clients, staff members, and providers.
* This role will float between locations on an as-needed basis.

Data Collecting/Reporting Assists with data collection for various programs

Ensures program compliance by adhering to the regulations and standards set forth by VFC and LACIP;

Keeps up-to-date on program requirement changes and educates clinical staff (MAs/LVNs) of changes

Observes and documents competency of clinical staff (MAs/LVNs) and provides instruction and feedback on technique

Ensures timely documentation and submission of competency skills check list to RN, DONO

rders vaccines, enters inventory, maintains logs, and completes required reporting (including reminder/recall)
Remains current with required trainings

Executes directives and programmatic changes as indicated by DON, RN in Corrective Action Planning Participates in audit readiness activities

Participates in ongoing Quality Improvement activities within the program

Compliance

Complies with organizational policies and procedures

Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee Assist with implementation of PMS and Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Ensures correct documentation and recording of all pertinent information in the patient's chart in compliance with Clinic policies, contract requirements and government regulations

Participates in preparing for facilities and programmatic audits

Monitors all laboratory/equipment logs as required by program and funding guidelines

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of infection control procedures; strictly adheres to policies and procedures

Observes Infection control techniques (i.e. including hand washing) of clinical staff (MAs/LVNs) and ensures timely documentation and submission of educational efforts with clinical staff (MAs/LVNs) to the DON, RN.Monitors strict adherence to universal precautions as established by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, DHS/OA.Ensures clinical staff observe, record and report to provider’s patient/client condition and reaction to medications and treatments

Monitors staff compliance to dress code and badge policy at all times in patient/client care areas

Assists management team in recruiting and hiring of appropriate staff

Assigns workloads, develops priorities, and establishes work schedules necessary to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks

In conjunction with the RN, DON, establishes accountability and performance goals and provides counseling, coaching, feedback, recognition, training, and development of clinical staff (MAs/LVNs)
In conjunction with the DON, RN, Clinic Manger, performs yearly appraisals and develops performance objectives, resulting in the growth and development of direct reports

Attends and actively participates in all team and staff meetings

Participates in and develops daily huddle opportunities in conjunction with Clinic Manager Communicates regularly and effectively with RN, Clinic Manger and DON about patient flow issues and participates in improvement efforts

Monitors supplies and coordinates with the Office Manager for the procurement of medical, office supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of adequate equipment and supplies required to provide patient care services.

Supports and participates in meetings and training seminars to continue education, knowledge, skills and professional competence of the clinical staff (MAs/LVNs)
Provides therapeutic patient care within scope of practice in accordance with the plan of care developed by the patient and provider

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