Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

SAC Health • Indio, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited LVN program required.
• 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.
• 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
• Professional and strong communication skills in difficult situations.
• Ability to descalate concerns.
• Telephone etiquette required.
• Effective communication.
• Team oriented.
• Prioritize variety of assignments, follow moderate/complex instructions, proofread documents for content/context accuracy, recognize and appropriately report safety problems or other problem situations.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year experience as an LVN is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to translate medical information.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package!
• Industry Leading PTO Accrual (accrued per pay period)
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Jury Duty, Bereavemen t
• SAC Health Covers approximately 85% of Team Member health premium costs (may vary w/benefit plan selection)
• Retirement - up to 8% employer contribution
• Continuing Education and Learning Benefits
• Annual Mission Trip and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED