Licensed Vocational Nurse

JOB SUMMARY:

With supervision from the Clinic Site RN Manager, performs routine clinical skills and nurse visits, including clinical procedures and participating in patient education.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Clinical Duties

1. Performs nursing duties under the supervision of the triage/registered nurse.
2. Identifies health care needs and document medical information clearly and accurately.
3. Takes and records vital signs, recognizing variances from normal, and taking appropriate action.
4. Perform clerical duties in Triage offices such as obtaining health information and relevant data, and functioning as an appointment maker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or a Medical Provider.
5. Assist in maintaining inventory and order supplies, keeping exam room and nursing area well-stocked.
6. Performs venipuncture and skin punctures for lab tests (if trained).
7. Performs basic in-house lab tests, obtains/processes other specimens for outside laboratory.
8. Performs EKG, spirometry, audiometry, Snellen, and other tests.
9. May start IV line (if IV certified) and superimpose IV fluids via primary or secondary infusion line lines (if received training and have completed a Board-approved certification course in IV therapy and venipuncture.
10. Administers IM, ID, SC, PO, and nebulized medications as ordered by the clinicians.
11. Performs non-complicated nurse visits by using the SOAP format.
12. Identifies patient health education needs and participates in patient education.
13. Review patients’ conditions with clinician/RN as needed.
14. Assists in medical procedures as needed.
15. Performs additional clinic duties as necessary under the direction of the clinician, Registered Nurse, or Clinic Site RN Manager.
16. Performs sterilization, injection control, cleaning of medical instruments/equipment, and clinic areas.
17. Performs patient counseling and patient teaching as appropriate.
18. Rotates to AMSHO satellite clinic as needed.
19. Assist staff and patients by referring to community resources as appropriate and when necessary.

Other Responsibilities

1. Delegate tasks to non-licensed nursing staff, medical assistants, and volunteers within the unit.
2. May occasionally be requested to work on weekends with appropriate notice and subject to availability.
3. Attends all staff and component meetings.
4. Assists in AHS-related outreach and advocacy activities as a volunteer.
5. Identifies problems in patient care and work areas, seeks solutions via appropriate resources; oversees the flow of patients in the unit.
6. Assists in the supervision of non-licensed nursing staff, including volunteers.
7. Demonstrates good communication skills with patients, families, and co-workers/ supervisors.
8. Carries out AHS organizational goals in an appropriate manner.
9. Attend AHS functions as required.
10. Participates in orientation and training for volunteers and new staff.
11. May assist in the overall supervision of less experienced LVNs.
12. May collaborate with Clinic Site RN Manager to maintain and improve clinic operations.

Technical/Ethical Responsibilities

1. Adheres to policy and procedures within the unit.
2. Ensures patient's rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality under HIPAA privacy rules.
3. Obtains continuing education credits and participates in goal setting, with guidance from the direct supervisor.
4. Performs QA audits assigned by the Registered Nurse and identifies patient care issues.
5. Assists with translation and clerical work as needed.
6. May enforce unit and organizational policies, procedures, and goals.
7. May enforce patient rights and patient satisfaction among the nursing collective.
8. May be accountable for the efficient use of time, materials, and human resources.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Carries out supervisory responsibilities by AHS policies and applicable law
2. Responsibilities include participating in interviewing, hiring, and training employees
3. Planning, assigning and directing work
4. Appraising performance
5. Rewarding and disciplining employees
6. Addressing complaints and resolving the problem

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate's degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or graduate of an approved LVN program and one to three years’ related experience in a health care setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Bilingual/bicultural in an Asian language required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Commitment to working in the Asian community, to community health care with familiarity with community health clinics preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

1. Current California LVN license
2. CPR certification
3. IV certification (more experience level)
4. HIPAA Training Certificate

BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, Vision premiums 100% paid by AHS
12 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
11 Holidays and two Floating Holidays
3% 403B Employer Contributions and up to 2% Employee Match Contribution
Transportation Benefit Paid by AHS
FSA/Dependent Care Assistance
Long Term Disability