LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse

Open Door Community Health Centers•Arcata, CA

1d•$34 - $39

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Open Door Community Health Centers provides skilled nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role supports high-quality patient care and access through protocol-based visits and transitions care to an RN or medical provider whenever needed. Within the Care Team, the LVN supports daily functions under the direction of an RN or medical provider. An LVN II demonstrates proficient understanding of LVN duties and scope of practice as determined by the California Board of Vocational Nursing. LVN IIs can perform tasks independently, explain their purpose, and troubleshoot issues, and serve as a resource for peers and the clinic. The role is largely office-based and may include local and long-distance travel as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an LVN training program leading to licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Current Licensed Vocational Nurse license for the State of California.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
Successful completion of competency sign-off within 90 days of hire.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish constructive professional working relationships across a diverse workforce.
Ability to work as a team member and independently as needed.
Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations calmly, consistently, and equitably.
Ability to exercise sound and responsible judgment.
Strong computer skills, including aptitude with Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Records.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to represent ODCHC's interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and public, private, and professional groups.
Adherence to ODCHC policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate by telephone, video, and/or in person; read documents and computer screens; remain stationary for extended periods; use a keyboard and view computer screens for extended periods; lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 25 pounds; travel locally and long-distance as needed; and move around offices and clinics as needed.

Nice To Haves

Hmong or Spanish language ability; speakers who successfully pass a language exam receive at least $0.75 added to their wage.

Responsibilities

Screens telephone calls, staff messages, and patient advice requests for referral to an RN or medical provider, and schedules appropriate visits.
Provides direct clinical oversight for Medical Assistants assigned to the Care Team.
Performs Medical Assistant procedures, such as EKGs, respiratory testing, vision and hearing tests, ear irrigations, peak flow, and nebulizer treatments, as needed to support the team.
Screens RN patient schedules and performs visits including immunizations, follow-up education, medication administration, and co-visits with an RN.
Uses the clinic resource schedule to perform visits under the direction of an RN or provider.
Explains procedures and treatments to patients under the direction of an RN or medical provider.
Collects patient data through observation, palpation, and auscultation during assessments based on the chief complaint, under the direction of an RN or medical provider.
Observes patients, records and reports significant conditions and reactions, and notifies a supervisor or medical provider of patient conditions, reactions to drugs or treatments, and significant incidents.
Communicates with RNs and medical providers about patient assessments and needs, and transitions patients to them as needed.
Uses SBAR communication for warm handoffs to an RN or medical provider as appropriate.
Administers medications and vaccines as ordered by a medical provider or under protocol.
Records patient history, examination notes, medication history, ongoing care, and referrals in the EHR according to ODCHC protocols.
Manages tasks in the LVN's EHR inbasket and appropriate tasks in assigned RN or medical provider inbaskets.
Ensures team inbasket tasks are completed promptly according to team role and scope.
Assists with chronic care management, including outreach calls and care coordination.
Assists with or facilitates routine daily team huddles.
Provides oversight to the Care Team MA as needed for safe vaccine delivery.
Maintains awareness of patient comfort and safety needs.
Responds to medically urgent situations according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Refills medications under the medical provider's supervision and according to refill protocol.
Prepares and maintains records and reports.
Teaches patients, families, and staff techniques related to care, prevention, and treatment enhancement under the direction of an RN.
Attends and participates in meetings and quality improvement activities as required.
Identifies patient-service problems and recommends improvements.
Participates in evaluation of peers and support staff.
Participates in staff meetings and Open Door quality improvement activities, meetings, and initiatives.
Performs specialized duties, projects, and other duties assigned by a supervisor.