Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Who We Are:

SAC Health empowers our patients and their families to live vibrant and healthy lives through culturally responsive, exceptional care. Patient-centered, whole-person care. Our unique, full scope, team-based approach is what makes SAC Health the provider of choice for patients.

Top-Tier Patient Satisfaction Scores | Largest Teaching Health Center FQHC | 11 Locations offering 44 Specialties | NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Level 3 Certified

Multi-Site Approved for NHSC & NCLRP loan forgiveness programs - NHSC/Nurse Corps/Pediatric Specialty | HPSA Scores:
Primary: 17 | Dental: 25 | Mental: 20

What We Are Looking For

The LVN is responsible for managing patient flow and relations within designated areas. Performs patient-oriented procedures and tasks within the scope of their education and training. Provides nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics. Works under the direction of clinician or other licensed personnel. Performs other duties as needed.

Schedule:

5 days per week, 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:45 pm|

Location:

SAC Health's CVRM clinic is located on the street facing side of the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Indio, CA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DELIVERABLES

* Utilizes LVN Scope of Practice skills and knowledge to anticipate potential problems using preventative care approach. Formulates alternative solutions using effective problem-solving techniques.

* Utilizes nursing knowledge by reacting quickly, calmly, and professionally in emergent, life-threatening situations according to clinic protocol.

* Directly responsible for completion of nurse visits under direction of provider.

* Assists with directing back-office team on a day-to-day basis, ensuring job tasks are performed in a productive and high quality manner.

* Assists with back-office duties such as vitals, injections, venipuncture, or procedures ensuring appropriate collection, handling, labeling, and processing of specimens.

* Adjusts work pace when performing multiple tasks, maintains patient flow for optimal function and remains in a calm manner in a stressful environment.

* Instructs, schedules, follows up with patients regarding test result, procedures; e.g. labs, imaging ordered by physician. Notifies patient/parent of test results after physician review.

* Evaluates and documents incoming telephone calls, competently evaluates and advises under the direction of the clinician. Follows up on tests results, e.g., labs, imaging, as assigned by providers.

* Participates in quality control functions according to SAC Health Policy and Procedures (expired meds, sterilization criteria, and weekly reports). Responsible for maintaining all back-office logs.

* Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of all patient care areas, work areas, medical equipment and supplies according to SAC Health Policy and Procedures.

* Assists with orientation of new employees, team huddles and training.

* Other duties as outlined in the official job description.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited LVN program required.

* Licensure/Certification:
Current, active and unrestricted LVN License required; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (must be American Heart Association or Red Cross accredited program). As a requirement of this position, you must receive EPIC certification for the module you have been hired into.

* Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year experience as an LVN is preferred.

* Essential Technical/Motor

Skills:

Must have proficient computer skills including data entry. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment including fax machine, scanner, printer and copier, answering telephones, good digital dexterity, and hand-eye coordination to utilize assessment tools

* Interpersonal

Skills:

Professional and strong communication skills in difficult situations. Ability to descalate concerns. Telephone etiquette required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Ability to translate medical information. Effective communication. Team oriented.

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