Lvn Jobs in Orange County

About The Position

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.