Licensed Vocational Nurse (Temporary)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. We have been doing this since 1969, and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:30 am -4:30 p.m. This assignment is anticipated to last 6 months.Role Overview and PurposeThe Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by assisting Registered Nurses to support patients more efficiently. This role will verify and document immunization records and coordination with the RN Immunization Coordinator. In addition, this role will assist RNs with triage and direct care to patients.ResponsibilitiesAssists with walk-in patients including taking vitals, obtaining history of presenting illness, and reporting anything out of range.Monitors the RN resource schedule of appointments, walk-ins, and the status of patients in the waiting room to identify high to low acuity of care; assists RNs by taking care of less acute patients with RN supervision.Assists with medication administration, including injections.Performs EKGs on patients, including pre-op.Keeps RN Triage room stocked.Conducts monthly medication inventories and rotates stock based on expiration dates.Assists with routine RN TEs, under RN supervision.Performs labs prior to rooming walk in patients, as needed.Helps to troubleshoot and address patient needs with RN supervision.Documents of patient care according to standard procedures.Records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient conditions to Provider and RN.Assists RN or Provider with treatments, procedures, and special tests, as needed.Immunization Program SupportReviews and compares needed records and abstract data to SDIR/DAIR, eCW, and patient's immunization records; including identifying when patient immunizations are due.Verifies immunization orders with RN for accuracy, such as correct vaccine, dosage, expiration date, and age.Provides vaccine information statements (VIS) and administers vaccines, as ordered.Documents vaccines administered in SDIR/CAIR, eCW, and patient vaccine records.Sets up recall appointments for upcoming due vaccines.Ensures all forms are kept up to date, such as Vis forms.Completes required reports for RN to reviewManages vaccine inventory to maintain accurate inventory, manage supply expiration dates, and rotation of stock to avoid wastePlaces vaccine orders in a timely manner to prevent running out of vaccines or creating an over supplyPerforms routine cleaning standards to maintain refrigerators and freezers for vaccinesConducts proper handling, storage, and management of vaccines in compliance with Vaccines for Children (VFC)/ Vaccines for Adult (VFA) guidelinesProvides staff immunization trainings in conjunction with Medical Assistant Trainings, as neededProvides periodic vaccine updates, in-services, or information to staff, as neededMonitors and records refrigerator and freezer temperatures at least twice a dayAssists vaccine excursions in alignment to standard protocolsEducation/ExperienceHigh school diploma/GED required.Valid CA LVN license required and maintained as a condition of employment.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques. Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirementOne-year LVN experience is required.Experience working in an ambulatory clinic and/or community health setting preferred.Bilingual (English/Arabic) or (English/Spanish) is preferred.Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skillsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formKnowledgeable about and experience with basic nursing procedures, nursing skillsAbility to work in a faced paced busy clinic environmentAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent planning and organizational abilityAbility to work as part of a team as well as independentlyAbility to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical mannerPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift/carry 20 lbs/weightAbility to stand for long periods of timeCompliance (Safety & HIPAA)Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediatelyMaintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practicesFollow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditionsUse appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environmentBe familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exitsFollow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocolsMaintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposesComply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligationsReport all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawfulNeighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!Pay range: $32.40 - $45.37 per hour, depending on experience and additional qualifications.Compensation Disclosure:The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.