LVN, Charge

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

3d•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 role supports clinic workflow, patient outcomes, staff development, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The position is onsite at 128 N. Broadway, Escondido, California, and is a regular full-time role scheduled Monday through Friday, either 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and/or 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to community medicine and culturally competent care for medically underserved patients. Occasional travel between sites and other locations is required; mileage and other reimbursement are governed by policy. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

California State Board LVN license required.
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 to meet department needs, 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 between sites: valid California driver's license, an automobile, proof of minimum car insurance required under California law, and an acceptable driving record. California residents must obtain a valid California driver's license within ten days of establishing residency.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in an ambulatory care or similar setting preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (reading, speaking, and writing) preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in LEAN/HONSHA trainings and serve as a member of the Core Team.
Participate in clinical initiatives, including clinical quality outcomes, to achieve goals and metrics.
Build positive relationships, inspire staff, 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.
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 by assigning lunch times and breaks, ensuring exam rooms are set up, ordering supplies and vaccines, supporting provider productivity, reviewing patient problem lists before visits, and calling in prescription refills.
Keep the site compliant with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement activities and ensure Lean tools such as 5S and A3 are deployed and their results evaluated or measured.
Perform waived testing and phlebotomy if appropriate training has been completed.
Provide or ensure timely completion of new-hire and annual staff training.
Perform other duties as assigned.