LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse Float

Long Valley Health Center

Laytonville, CA

Job Description

Description:

LVN

We are looking for a LVN with a variety of skills.

This position splits it time between working on the floor directly with patients and on our message center.

General Responsibilities and Duties:

Assist patients to exam rooms and obtain complete and accurate vital signs.
Obtain and document all pertinent information in patient’s charts.
Anticipate, assist and perform duties as ordered by providers.
Maintain timely patient flow and room availability.
Assist patients with tele-health visits.
Maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
Reinforce patient education and participate in patient teaching
Stock and maintain exam rooms, nursing stations and individual workstations.
Participate in unit duties such as cleaning and sterilizing instruments and ordering supplies.
Maintain a current and accurate procedure log, lab log and patient tickler files, as appropriate.
Maintain and monitor all equipment used for patient care and testing. Report any discrepancy to supervisor.
Assist with training and orientation of new personnel.
Actively participate in nursing QI by identifying problems, providing solutions and evaluating outcome.
Ensure appropriate handling and accurate documentation of all medications ordered by the provider.
Universal precautions utilized in all patient care.
Performs other job duties as assigned.

Are you looking for a great place to practice medicine? Want to be part of an award winning innovative team? Make a huge impact on an underserved community? Then join us and make a difference at Long Valley Health Center, not your usual health center!

We are open Mon – Fri, no nights no weekends. Our company culture is one of collaboration and innovation. We were the first health center in the state of CA to be awarded the Behavioral Health Integration Award, are a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), and have won the HRSA Silver Quality award multiple times. We emphasize a comprehensive and integrated patient centered approach to health and wellness. Our practice includes Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, Dentists, Acupuncturist, Chiropractor, and a robust Behavioral Health Team. You would be joining team that is experienced, friendly, highly motivated, and are dedicated to providing high-quality comprehensive health care to our rural community.

LVHC is a well-established (45+ years) private, non-profit, FQHC community-based Health Center with a wide range of patient base. One of our core beliefs is that if you have a great and supportive place to work, you are going to practice great patient care.

This outstanding practice opportunity is located in Laytonville, Ca.