Nursing Care Coordinator I - LVN (Modesto Women's)

Golden Valley Health Centers•Modesto, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Nursing Care Coordinator II - RN, the Nursing Care Coordinator I - LVN is responsible for on-site nursing care and administrative tasks related to patient health, patient education, and Medical Assistant training. RN Nursing Supervisors will also be responsible for patient triages. This position supports our Modesto Women's Clinic.

Requirements

Knowledge of clinical back office procedures.
Ability to communicate skillfully.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Ability to maintain a warm and friendly demeanor.
Ability to perform nursing duties.
Ability to be flexible, innovative, and focus on results.
Ability to travel frequently or as required.
Skills in teamwork.
Skills in excellent communication.
Skills in data entry.
Skills in computer applications and electronic health records.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Active California LVN.
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous ambulatory care work experience desired.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Supports the mission, vision, values and strategy of Golden Valley Health Centers by providing excellent patient-centered treatment, care, and services.
Coordinates duties with Providers, RNs, Director of Operations (DOO), Center Managers, Quality Assurance staff, and Senior Leadership.
Communicates skillfully with all center visitors, patients and staff using therapeutic communication principles and techniques to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with all GVHC employees and community partners.
Educates patients regarding condition specific treatment plans and self care as prescribed by the provider.
Assigns appropriate tasks to Medical Assistants (MA) and other support staff.
Clinically trains, orients, and supervises MAs and other patient care staff in collaboration with trainers to measure skill and competency.
May provide feedback to Center Manager, BOS and/or DON for employee performance evaluations and corrective actions.
May independently see patients on the team schedule according to established protocols or in collaboration with other clinicians.
Performs basic assessment by collecting and documenting subjective and objective patient data. Recognizes problems or abnormal conditions specific to the patient.
Reports all abnormal findings to the provider or Registered Nurse (RN).
Participates in planning, implementing, and contributes to the evaluation of individualized patient care interventions in accordance with the care plan or treatment plan prepared by licensed providers and/or RNs.
Supports general health center maintenance activities to assure compliance with patient safety, infection control, quality assurance, mandated reporting, consent, and confidentiality policies/procedures.
Attends designated meetings, participates in assigned committees and taskforces.
Assists in the development and implementation of nursing and patient care services, policies and procedures.
Proactively assumes responsibility for continuous improvement activities and is receptive to accepting other job duties as assigned and as delegated.