The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) I provides a variety of administrative, clinical nursing, health education, and outreach services within the community health center. Basic skills for physical assessment include observation, auscultation, palpation, and percussion. Basic mental status assessment includes observation of general behavior, appearance, and attitude, collection of data relative to sensorium or orientation to time, person, and place, and assessment of recall ability. When the LVN notes a problem, complication, or abnormality, he/she must notify the physician or Registered Nursing Supervisor under whose direction the licensee functions. The LVN cannot independently evaluate or synthesize data.
Reports to:
Direct & Administrative: Registered Nurse Supervisor, Program Manager, Clinic Administrator or designee
Technical/Clinical: Licensed Independent Practitioner in consultation with the Director of Nursing Services or designee
Qualifications:
1.While an entry-level position, experience in practical nursing is desirable, preferably in an ambulatory patient facility.
2.Must be a high school graduate or have a GED equivalency.
3.Satisfactory completion of a state-approved program in vocational nursing, plus current license to practice in the State of California.
4.Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR Policy.
5.Displays qualities of dependability and reliability, is willing to accept a variety of tasks, and can comprehend quickly and follow instructions accurately.
6.Be able to communicate tactfully and empathetically, with cultural sensitivity, with staff, patients, and family members.
7.Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
8.Must be willing and able to work a varied and flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of NEVHC and its patients.
9.Must demonstrate through written and oral testing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, and know the principles of growth and development over the life span. They can identify and categorize each patient's age-specific group needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, adult, or geriatric patients.
10.Fluency in English (speaks, reads and writes).
11.Fluency in Spanish (speaks, interpret, reads, and writes).
12.Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient information.
13.Ability to utilize electronic medical records effectively to intake and document patient information and schedule appointments.
14.If the position is located at a School Base Clinic, the employee must be willing to submit fingerprints in a manner authorized by the California Department of Justice, with no adverse findings.
15.Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage, and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).
Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Provides patient care services and maintains responsibility for medical services provided by the health care team. Examines diagnoses and prescribes the treatment for patients. Maintains responsibility to assure that required health services are available to patients. Supervises the care given by Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and other team members including Medical Assistants.
REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Medical Director (Technical/Supervision)
REQUIREMENTS
1.Graduate of an approved medical school with an M.D. or D.O. Degree.
2.Successful completion of an approved internship and residency.
3.Board eligible or Board Certified.
4.Current California Physician and Surgeon's License.
5.Some positions may require eligibility for hospital privileges in participating hospitals
6.Thorough working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and contemporary general office practices and procedures.
7.Math skills sufficient to prepare routine spreadsheets, calculate/balance invoices/expense reports, and similar.
8.Basic leadership skills
9.Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), electronic health record systems, and database systems.
10.Typing/data entry skills sufficient to meet production requirements.
11.Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and others.
12.Very effective oral and written communications skills including public speaking experience.
13.Effective work organization skills.
14.Ability to work effectively as a team player.
15.Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
16.Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among members and staff.
Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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