San Bernardino - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Float

SAC Health • San Bernardino, CA

5d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Float manages patient flow and relations within designated areas and floats to departments based on operational needs. The LVN performs patient-oriented procedures and tasks within the scope of their education and training, providing nursing care to patients with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems using basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics. The role works under the direction of a clinician or other licensed personnel and performs other duties as needed.

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

SAC Health describes its care as culturally responsive, patient-centered, whole-person, and team-based. Its mission is to reflect the healing ministry and love of Jesus Christ through healthcare, education, and partnerships that empower communities to flourish.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited LVN program.
• Current, active, unrestricted Licensed Vocational Nurse license.
• Current Basic Life Support certification from an American Heart Association- or Red Cross-accredited program.
• Valid California driver's license and auto insurance; a reliable vehicle is 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.
• Good digital dexterity and hand-eye coordination to use assessment tools.
• Professional, effective communication skills, including in difficult situations; ability to de-escalate concerns and demonstrate telephone etiquette.
• Ability to prioritize varied assignments, follow moderate or complex instructions, proofread documents for content and context accuracy, and recognize and appropriately report safety or other problems.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Use LVN scope-of-practice skills and knowledge to anticipate potential problems through a preventative-care approach and develop 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.
• Help direct the back-office team day to day and support productive, high-quality performance of job tasks.
• Perform back-office duties such as taking vital signs, administering injections, performing venipuncture and procedures, and appropriately collecting, handling, labeling, and processing specimens.
• Adjust work pace while managing multiple tasks, maintaining patient flow, and remaining calm in stressful situations.
• Instruct and schedule patients, follow up with them regarding tests and procedures such as labs and imaging, and notify patients or parents of results after physician review.
• Evaluate and document incoming telephone calls, provide evaluation and advice under clinician direction, and follow up on test results as assigned by providers.
• Stay current on SAC Health programs and documents that direct practice, including policies and clinical and ancillary guidelines.
• Participate in quality-control functions under SAC Health policies and procedures, including checks for expired medications, sterilization criteria, and weekly reports; maintain back-office logs.
• Maintain cleanliness 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 outlined in the official job description.

Benefits

• Industry-leading PTO accrual, accrued per pay period.
• Sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid jury duty.
• Bereavement leave.
• SAC Health covers approximately 85% of team members' health premium costs, which may vary based on 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED