We are seeking a Full-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our dedicated team.
Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse
Reports to: Director of Nursing
Hours: Full-Time; hours may vary
(Some evenings & weekends may be required)
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Definition:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse works within a multi-disciplinary health care team in the delivery of comprehensive services for patients diagnosed with chronic illness in a primary care setting. Acting as the primary contact person for the family, the Licensed Vocational Nurse assists the health care team in the development and implementation of a health care plan tailored to the needs of the client and the client’s family in order to promote the client’s self-efficacy, continuity of care, and ultimately reduce the rate and severity of chronic illness complications.
General Responsibilities:
- Assists the health care team to develop and implement a health care plan tailored to the needs of the client and the client’s family in order to promote self-efficacy, continuity of care and ultimately reduce the rate and severity of disease-related complications.
- Acts as the primary contact for patients and their families and ensures continuity of care through:
- Ensure the maintenance of patient follow-up procedures such as medication adherence and home monitoring values.
- On-going communication with health care providers through EHR tasking, huddles, and other designated communication tools.
- Coordinates with appropriate staff when patients have urgent needs or are released from the ER or hospital for follow-up purposes when necessary.
- Provides counseling and health education for patients and families as per standardized protocols.
- Develops new/or uses existing appropriate health education materials for class and counseling activities.
- Ensures that all diabetes-related data is recorded into Medical Record at each clinical visit in a timely manner.
- Acts as the patient’s advocate as circumstances require by giving the patient opportunities to make informed decisions in regards to their health care.
- Accurately and completely documents all coordination activities in patient’s electronic health records.
- Documents all telephone calls and team conferences as per protocol.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences as needed to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of care plan through communication with patient and other members of the health care team.
- Presents at quarterly meetings the successes, barriers, and goals of the assigned objectives that are relative to improving the health needs of patient’s chronic morbidities.
- Maintains logs and statistics as needed. Prepares reports or conducts audits as required.
- Participates in the VCH Quality Improvement process and Patient Centered Medical Home processes.
- Conducts in-house or outreach activities as needed. Attends Diabetes related and Health Education committee meetings and other on/off campus meetings/seminars as assigned by supervisor.
- Assists with the implementation of clinic policies and procedures as needed within the health center working in concert with other staff to resolve interdepartmental issues, recommending changes in policies and procedures as needed.
- Participates in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team. Participates in hazardous waste and infection control assignments as required in the health center which may include being designated as an emergency responder to a hazardous substance release or spill.
- It is the responsibility of every employee to report any patient safety concern to their immediate supervisor without fear of reprisal. VCH policy of non-retaliation protects employees who report patient safety concerns.
- Performs other clinical duties as required or as assigned by Supervisor which include but is not limited to vaccine and medication administration, assistance with COVID-19 testing, scheduling, and follow-up calls, provide patient education, perform wound care.
Experience and Qualifications:
- A 3 year experience in a community based clinic environment is preferred
- Must hold a current Licensed Vocational Nurse License in the State of California
- Current BLS CPR card
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Minimum of one year working in a community clinic or other medical office environment is required.
- Possess the ability to work independently and as team member.
- Possess excellent organizational and problem solving skills and have the ability to prioritize.
- Have current CA Driver’s License, and available vehicle, and valid liability insurance.
- Experience with basic computer skills including word processing and data entry.
- Experience with electronic health records preferred.
- Must have excellent customer service skills as well as people skills.
*Responsibilities and tasks outline in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
OUR MISSION: To make an impact on the health and well-being of the whole community by providing high quality primary medical care and comprehensive healthcare services to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $33.99 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Physical Setting:
Work Location: In person
