Licensed Vocational Nurse (Infectious Diseases)

Marin Community Clinics•San Rafael, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is a multi-clinic network providing integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty, and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we serve almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County and have received national awards from HRSA. Our mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Infectious Diseases is a patient-facing role within the Infectious Diseases team. This role provides direct clinical nursing care and administrative support for patients with infectious diseases and complex needs, including those with HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, Hepatitis C, sexually transmitted diseases, and patients receiving PrEP or PEP services. Working under protocols and collaborating with providers, RNs, behavioral health, dental, front office, pharmacies, public health, and community partners, the LVN supports clinic flow, performs LVN and MA duties, coordinates follow-up care, facilitates specialty clinic activities, conducts outreach and tracking, and reinforces patient education to improve access, continuity, and health outcomes.

Requirements

Licensed Vocational Nurse education from an accredited nursing program is required.
Minimum of one year of Licnese Vocation experience in an outpatient clinic setting preferred.
Valid California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Experience working with HIV patients is desired.
Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Records preferred.
Must be able to work independently, with written protocols.
Must be sensitive to ethnic and cultural differences and their relevance to health care.
Bilingual English Spanish preferred.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced health-care clinic environment.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed, evenings, or weekends if necessary.
Fulfill immunization and fit for duty regulatory requirements.
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting, including extended computer use and documentation time.
Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at a time.
May require occasional evening, weekend, outdoor, or variable schedule work based on clinic operations.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of Licnese Vocation experience in an outpatient clinic setting preferred.
Experience working with HIV patients is desired.
Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Records preferred.
Bilingual English Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform care within the scope of licensure, training, clinic protocol, and provider or RN oversight as applicable.
Room patients, obtain and document medical histories, measure and record vital signs, and prepare patients for examination or treatment.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms; drape and position patients; set up instruments and equipment; and assist providers during examinations and procedures.
Perform clinical procedures and treatments as authorized and competent to perform, including phlebotomy, catheterization, wound care, EKGs, specimen collection, oxygen or nebulizer administration, injections, immunizations, and routine laboratory testing.
Clean, disinfect, and maintain exam rooms, equipment, and instruments in accordance with infection prevention standards, OSHA requirements, and clinic policy.
Maintain adequate inventory of medical and clinic supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
Support efficient clinic operations by scheduling diagnostic tests and follow-up appointments, reviewing schedules, verifying patient readiness for visits, and helping maintain patient flow.
Verify or support verification of eligibility, demographics, required documentation, and completion of patient forms in coordination with front office staff.
Enter, update, and maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record and other required tracking systems.
Manage and update tracking lists and outreach tools for patients with HIV/AIDS, TB, Hepatitis C, STDs, and other assigned infectious disease or complex care conditions.
Facilitate or support drop-in TB and STD clinics under RN and provider oversight.
Assist with follow-up on laboratory results, patient phone calls, chart reviews, in-basket messages, and care coordination tasks within established turnaround times.
Respond to patient questions regarding lab results, medications, symptoms, and disease processes within scope, and escalate to the RN or provider when clinical judgment or further evaluation is needed.
Reinforce patient education provided by the care team, including education related to PrEP, HIV, Hepatitis C, active or latent TB, STDs, asthma, diabetes, glucose monitoring, medications, wound care, and reportable symptoms; provide approved handouts and document education provided.
Coordinate outreach and engagement activities to support continuity of care and reduce gaps in treatment for specialty clinic patients.
Assist with medication refill workflows per protocol and coordinate with pharmacies and care team members to support timely access to prescribed and specialty medications.
Coordinate the ordering, delivery, storage, and administration of patient specific specialty medications.
Initiate or support referrals to internal services, public health programs, home health, specialty care, and community-based resources as directed.
Complete required reporting, documentation, and case coordination activities for infectious disease patients, including communication with public health and participation in case conferences as assigned.
Perform Medical Assistant duties as needed such as medication/vaccine administration, ear lavage, diabetic foot exams, history taking, point of care testing.
Collect specimens including blood, urine, rectal swabs, oral swabs, and vaginal swabs.
Serve as an infectious disease clinical resource to staff regarding workflow, patient safety, and escalation of patient concerns.
Maintain patient confidentiality and safeguard protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policy.
Follow all applicable safety, infection prevention, and clinical policies and procedures, including universal precautions and bloodborne pathogen standards.
Attend required meetings, trainings, skills assessments, and educational activities.
Communicate effectively with patients, staff, providers, pharmacies, public agencies, and community partners using approved communication platforms.
Perform other duties as assigned.