Lead LVN

Interested candidates Must apply via the UCR Jobs portal at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The Lead LVN provides nursing care to patients within the LVN scope of practice and under the supervision of a provider. Responsibilities include direct and indirect patient care, resolving patient concerns, and facilities/equipment maintenance. Serves as a team leader resource in daily clinical operations. Oversees medication and vaccine management; serves as the location VFC coordinator. Responsible for clinical and administrative inventory management.

The full salary range for the Lead LVN is $30.99 - $39.31 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

• Minimum of two years outpatient primary care clinic experience. At least one of these years is required under an outpatient pediatric clinic experience.
• Experience working with physicians, nurses, and patients in a medical back-office setting and can manage simultaneous tasks. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Prior team lead experience.

• Current California Vocational Nurse License; including qualifications for intravenous therapy and blood withdraw certifications
• Current BLS Certifications

• Patient Care:
  Responsible for preparing patients for the visit with the provider and delivering patient care. Recognizes symptomology of common medical illnesses and emergent medical conditions. Applies protocol for encountering infectious clients. Applies protocol for emergent medical conditions. Determines the chief complaint from the patient and records it accurately in the medical record. Prepares patients for exam with correct positioning and draping.
  
  Accurately takes and records vital signs in patient medical record. Assists with treatment and exams, including but not limited to gynecological exams. Administers prescribed procedures under provider direction including dressing changes, hot and cold applications, ear lavage, splints and slings, screening eye exams, hearing screening, specimen collection, and O2 saturation. Provide wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
  
  Provide basic emergency care and first aid within the scope of their training. Performs POC testing (including but not limited to Urine HCG, UA, etc.) As ordered, administers medications and vaccinations (IM, subcutaneous, oral, topical, and other routes). Direct patient care in administering immunizations/vaccinations by utilizing nursing skills, standing orders, standardized procedures, and protocols. Performs venipuncture adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements.
  
  May start and monitor IV's according to policy. Monitors patients for change in condition and reaction to medications. Provides patient education regarding common conditions per provider direction. Educate patients and their families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Indirect Patient Care:
  Reviews charts for lab and X-ray results, correct completion of all lab and X-ray work, consultation requests, and accurate filing of all chart information. Assists with refills of patient prescriptions by obtaining medical record, notifying physician, and contacting patient for instructions. Makes appropriate annotations in the patient chart, maintaining accurate and complete records of nursing care. Under direction of medical provider, makes appropriate annotation in patient management system using accurate billing codes.
  
  Serves as an authorized person to confirm administration of immunization / vaccination checks by qualified…