Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Urgent Care

VIACARE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER•South Gate, CA

8d•$72,384 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) assists the Director of Nursing in supervising clinical operations, including back-office and front-office functions and patient flow at both service sites. Working with the Director of Nursing and Registered Nurse, the LVN oversees clinical staff performance and productivity, supports quality care programs, promotes efficient workflows, and provides ongoing clinical support. The position involves interaction with patients, clients, staff, and providers. The LVN supports program data collection, reporting, compliance, audits, quality improvement, and staff competency and training. The role also includes supervising and scheduling clinical staff, supporting hiring and performance management, coordinating supplies and equipment, and providing therapeutic patient care within the scope of practice and the provider's plan of care. Patient-care duties include education, administering ordered medications and treatments, assisting providers, monitoring walk-in patients, and responding to emergencies. This is a full-time position at Via Care - Tweedy Health Center in South Gate, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The listed salary range is $72,384 to $76,000. The work environment is a normal office environment; occasional overtime may be required, or hours may be shortened according to business needs. A reliable automobile for job use, a valid California driver's license, and automobile insurance are required. Mileage is reimbursed. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and annual TB clearance.

Requirements

Completion of a Board of Vocational Nursing program.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Cultural and linguistic competency and diversity sensitivity.
Ability to work independently and as a member of teams and committees.
Professional oral and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Reliable automobile for use on the job; mileage is reimbursed.
Valid California driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.
Subject to a criminal background check before employment.
TB clearance, renewed annually.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing in supervising clinical operations, including front- and back-office functions and patient flow at both service sites.
Oversee and supervise the performance and productivity of medical assistants and LVNs in conjunction with the Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing.
Support implementation and maintenance of Quality Care Programs, efficient workflows, and ongoing clinical support.
Collect data for various programs and help ensure compliance with VFC and LACIP requirements; keep current on program changes and educate clinical staff.
Observe and document clinical staff competency, provide instruction and feedback, and submit competency checklists to the RN and DON in a timely manner.
Order vaccines, enter inventory, maintain logs, and complete required reporting, including reminder and recall activities.
Remain current with required training; execute program directives and changes, including corrective action planning directed by the DON or RN.
Participate in audit readiness and ongoing quality improvement activities, including the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee.
Assist with implementation of the practice management system and electronic health record; ensure accurate patient-chart documentation in accordance with clinic policies, contracts, and regulations.
Prepare for facility and program audits and monitor laboratory and equipment logs as required by program and funding guidelines.
Promote infection control, universal precautions, and timely documentation of staff education and infection-control practices.
Ensure clinical staff observe, record, and report patient conditions and reactions to providers; monitor compliance with dress code and badge policies in care areas.
Assist management with recruiting and hiring; assign workloads, set priorities, and establish work schedules.
Set accountability and performance goals with the RN and DON; provide coaching, feedback, recognition, training, and development for clinical staff.
Participate in yearly staff appraisals and develop performance objectives with the DON, RN, and Clinic Manager.
Attend and participate in team and staff meetings; help develop daily huddles with the Clinic Manager.
Communicate with the RN, Clinic Manager, and DON about patient-flow issues and participate in improvement efforts.
Monitor supplies and coordinate procurement of medical and office supplies and equipment with the Office Manager.
Support meetings and training seminars that further clinical staff education, knowledge, skills, and professional competence.
Provide therapeutic patient care within scope of practice and in accordance with the plan of care developed by the patient and provider.
Educate patients about treatments, disease processes, health maintenance, and medication adherence; provide scheduled group education on various topics.
Administer ordered oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and topical medications and treatments.
Assist providers with examinations and treatments as needed.
Support efficient walk-in patient flow by monitoring patient condition within scope of practice and identifying unexpected or significant findings.
Initiate appropriate emergency procedures and communicate with providers, MD, or COD; report unusual occurrences to the DON promptly.
Develop and ensure adherence to clinical staff schedules, monthly assignments, and Accountable MA assignments.
Ensure the nursing area and patient rooms are clean and equipment functions properly through visual inspection, routine testing, and other methods.
Promote and improve customer service through conduct consistent with the organization's values and effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.