LVN, Charge (Urgent Care)

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

8d•$39 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking an LVN Charge to perform a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for assigned clinic patients, as directed by the Clinic Director and/or Nursing Director, to facilitate prompt, quality care. The position helps coordinate clinic workflow, support provider productivity, maintain compliance, and guide staff performance and development. The role is onsite at 4725 Market Street, San Diego, California, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to community medicine and culturally competent care for medically underserved people. Occasional travel between sites and other locations is required.

Requirements

California State Board LVN license.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training.
Graduation from a recognized practical nursing program.
High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Ability to participate collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team.
Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments.
Basic computer literacy, including electronic medical record documentation, obtaining patient background information and reports, and following up on appointments.
Effective training and coaching skills, with the ability to drive results and achieve objectives through others.
Knowledge of child, adolescent, and adult health care issues.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques, including performance management and employee development.
Knowledge of and ability to perform clinic-based nursing tasks.
For occasional travel, a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, proof of minimum car insurance levels required under California law, and an acceptable driving record. Mileage and other reimbursement are governed by policy.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in an ambulatory care setting or similar setting is preferred.
Bilingual ability to read, speak, and write in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in LEAN/HONSHA trainings and serve as a member of the Core Team; take part in clinical initiatives, including quality outcomes, to achieve goals and metrics.
Build positive relationships, inspire staff to perform at a higher level, prepare career development plans, and retain an accountable workforce.
Coach and counsel staff and administer appropriate disciplinary action in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team and support services, including physicians, PSRs, and medical assistants, and attend department meetings.
Complete required documentation accurately, thoroughly, and on time, including patient history; ensure subordinate staff meet documentation standards.
Follow policies and procedures to support positive patient outcomes.
Maintain clinic workflow, productivity, and efficiency, including assigning lunch and break times, ensuring exam rooms are set up, ordering supplies and vaccines, supporting provider productivity, reviewing patient problem lists before provider visits, and calling in pharmacy refills.
Keep the site compliant with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement and deploy appropriate Lean tools, such as 5S and A3, evaluating and/or measuring results.
Perform waived testing and phlebotomy after completing appropriate training.
Ensure staff receive all required new-hire and annual training on time.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel between sites and other locations occasionally as required.