LPN Primary Care Clinic - Full-time

Family Health Centers Of San DiegoFor more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego's (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women's care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.ResponsibilitiesAddresses routine messages in EHR within 2 days, urgent messages within 1 day.Attends Nursing in-services or completes make-up assignments within 2 weeks of assignment.Builds positive relationships, inspires others to perform at a higher level, prepares career development plans and retains an accountable workforce.Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary care team and support services, including Physicians, PSRs, Medical Assistants, and others. in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements. Includes documenting patient history.Consistently follows Policies and Procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes.Ensures MAs document patient Vital Signs and pre-assessment questions.Keeps clinic work-flow moving, focusing on productivity and efficiency, including assigning lunch times and breaks, ensuring exam room is set up, ordering supplies and vaccines to ensure correct supply is on hand, supporting provider productivity, reviewing patient problem list prior to visit with provider, and calling in refills to pharmacy.Keeps site in compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care requirements.Performs nursing tasks, demonstrating Clinical Competency, including: Administers IM medications or immunizations correctly; Administers PO medications or immunizations correctly; Administers subcutaneous immunizations correctly; Assesses immunization records accurately; Sets up sterile field correctly; Performs equipment disinfection and sterilization correctly; Suctions patients correctly using appropriate suction equipment; Performs Waive Testing and Phlebotomy if appropriate training has been completed.RequirementsAt least 3 years of experience in an ambulatory care setting or similar setting preferred.California State Board LVN License required.Current CPR for Healthcare Providers certification required.Graduation from a recognized practical nurse program or equivalent.High School Graduate (or GED equivalent).Bilingual in Spanish/English strongly preferred; Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver's license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.Regular Full time M-F. Onsite Location: 1250 6th Avenue Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92101Competitive Salary with Excellent BenefitsRetirement Plan with Employer MatchPaid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid HolidaysMedical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life InsuranceEmployee Discounts and Wellness ProgramsThe successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.