San Bernardino - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Float

SAC Health • San Bernardino, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Float manages patient flow and relations in designated areas and is assigned to departments according to need. The role performs patient-oriented procedures and tasks within the LVN’s education, training, and scope of practice, and provides nursing care to patients with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems using basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics. The LVN works under the direction of a clinician or other licensed personnel and performs other duties as needed.

The position is based in the Float Department at the SBC Clinic in San Bernardino, California. The schedule is five days per week, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The LVN must be flexible to assist in all departmental areas and travel to other clinics as necessary, with a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited LVN program.
• Current, active, unrestricted LVN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association- or Red Cross-accredited program.
• Valid California driver's license and auto insurance; reliable vehicle required for travel to other clinics.
• Must obtain EPIC certification for the module hired into.
• Proficient computer skills, including data entry.
• Ability to use office equipment, including fax machine, scanner, printer, and copier, and to answer telephones.
• Digital dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to use assessment tools.
• Professional communication skills, including communication in difficult situations, de-escalation, telephone etiquette, and effective communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize a variety of assignments, follow moderate or complex instructions, proofread documents for accuracy, and recognize and appropriately report safety or other problems.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as an LVN.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• Ability to translate medical information.

Responsibilities

• Use LVN scope-of-practice skills and knowledge to anticipate potential problems and support a preventative-care approach.
• Formulate alternative solutions using effective problem-solving techniques.
• Respond quickly, calmly, and professionally to emergent, life-threatening situations according to clinic protocol.
• Complete nurse visits under the direction of a provider.
• Assist with directing the back-office team day to day and help ensure tasks are completed productively and to a high standard.
• Assist with back-office duties, including taking vital signs, administering injections, performing venipuncture and procedures, and appropriately collecting, handling, labeling, and processing specimens.
• Manage multiple tasks and patient flow while maintaining a calm manner in stressful situations.
• Instruct, schedule, and follow up with patients regarding tests and procedures, including laboratory work and imaging ordered by physicians.
• Notify patients or parents of test results after physician review.
• Evaluate and document incoming telephone calls and provide evaluations and advice under clinician direction.
• Follow up on test results, including laboratory work and imaging, as assigned by providers.
• Maintain current knowledge of SAC Health programs, policies, clinical guidelines, and ancillary guidelines.
• Participate in quality-control functions, including checks involving expired medications, sterilization criteria, and weekly reports.
• Maintain all back-office logs.
• Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of patient-care and work areas, medical equipment, and supplies according to SAC Health policies and procedures.
• Assist with new-employee orientation, team huddles, and training.
• Assist in all departmental areas as needed and travel to other clinics when necessary.
• Perform other duties as outlined in the official job description.

Benefits

• Paid time off accrued per pay period.
• Sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid jury duty and bereavement leave.
• SAC Health covers approximately 85% of team member health premium costs, which may vary by benefit plan selection.
• Retirement plan with up to an 8% employer contribution.
• Continuing education and learning benefits.
• Annual mission trip.

What This Job Offers

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