Blythe - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

SAC Health • Blythe, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) manages patient flow and relations within designated areas and performs patient-oriented procedures and tasks within the scope of their education and training. The LVN provides nursing care to patients with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems using basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics. The position works under the direction of a clinician or other licensed personnel.

The schedule is five days per week, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is based at the Blythe Clinic in Blythe, California.

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.
• 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; answer telephones; and demonstrate digital dexterity and hand-eye coordination to use assessment tools.
• Professional, strong communication skills in difficult situations, ability to de-escalate concerns, and appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Ability to prioritize varied 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 knowledge and skills to anticipate potential problems and support preventative care.
• 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 day-to-day direction of the back-office team and support productive, high-quality work.
• Perform back-office duties, including taking vital signs, administering injections, performing venipuncture and procedures, and appropriately collecting, handling, labeling, and processing specimens.
• Adjust work pace while managing multiple tasks, maintain patient flow, and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Instruct, schedule, and follow up with patients regarding tests and procedures such as labs and imaging ordered by physicians.
• Notify patients or parents of test results after physician review.
• Evaluate and document incoming telephone calls, and evaluate and advise competently under clinician direction.
• Follow up on laboratory, imaging, and other test results as assigned by providers.
• Participate in quality-control activities according to SAC Health policies and procedures, including checks for expired medications, sterilization criteria, and weekly reports.
• Maintain all back-office logs.
• Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of patient-care areas, work areas, medical equipment, and supplies according to SAC Health policies and procedures.
• Assist with new-employee orientation, team huddles, and training.
• Perform other duties as needed or as outlined in the official job description.

Benefits

• Industry-leading PTO accrual per pay period.
• Sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid jury duty and bereavement leave.
• Employer covers approximately 85% of team members’ 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