What are the responsibilities and job description for the License Vocational Nurse position at St Johns Community Health?
Under the direction of a CMO/Nurse Manager, provides care to patients in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and courteous manner consistent with scope of practice and following established policies and protocols. The LVN contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through techniques that support and achieve positive outcomes in patient care. Must be able to travel to different clinic locations requested by Nursing Manager.
Benefits:
- Free Medical, Dental & Vision
- 13 Paid Holidays PTO
- 403 (B) retirement match
- Life Insurance, EAP
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continued workforce development & training
- Succession plans & growth within
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 2 years actual vocational level nursing experience, such as: emergency room, medical office (pediatric, OB/GYN, or other specialty), or hospital care.
- Able to travel to multiple sites within service area.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to function independently and as a team member.
- Proficient computer skills – Word, Excel, Outlook
- Bilingual English / Spanish (Required)
- PMS – Practice Management System skills (Preferred)
- E.H.R– Electronic Health Records (Preferred)
- Graduate of an accredited LVN program
- Proficient with Venipuncture and performing laboratory support
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organize getting the morning started – trouble shoot if there is a delay or snag, expedite as needed to ensure that patients are in the room by 8:30 AM
- Limited, basic triage of patients, consistent with scope of practice and in collaboration with lead clinician, to expedite waiting patients or overbook walk-in patients based on medical urgency.
- Oversight of rapid HIV testing, including quality assurance and competency training for MAs
- Basic Wound care according to written protocol.
- Provide guidance and counseling to clinical staff to ensure efficient coverage of clinical area.
- Assist provider with minor surgery/as needed.
- Support clinical staffing (MA, Extern) work hours to ensure efficient coverage of clinical area.
- Follow policies and procedures relating to patient flow, customer service and compliance with regulations pertaining to clinical area.
- Directly responsible for tracking, ordering, and maintain clinical supplies and minor equipment.