Licensed Practical Nurse -nursing Ambulatory Care

Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access

PCHC Plaza Community Health CenterThe Licensed Vocational Nurse- Level II (LVN II) at Open Door Community Health Centers (ODCHC) provides skilled nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LVN II plays an essential role in providing high quality patient care and access through visits using protocols and transitioning care to an RN or provider whenever able or needed. Within the Care Team, the LVN II works as a point person for daily functions under the direction of an RN or medical provider.

A LVN II possesses proficient understanding and demonstration of LVN tasks and scope of practice as determined by the California Board of Vocational Nursing (BVN). They are a resource and context expert for their peers and clinic.

Our LVN hourly wage ranges are listed below. LVN II - $34.00 to $39.32

LVN III- $37.00 to $39.48

Hmong and Spanish speakers who successfully pass a language exam will receive a minimum of .Screens telephone calls, staff messages, and myChart/patient advice requests messages for referral to a RN or medical provider and schedules a visit with an RN or medical provider as appropriate.

Provides direct clinical oversight for Medical Assistants (MA) assigned to Care Team.

Properly conducts MA procedures in alignment with ODCHC guidelines, such as electrocardiograph (EKG), respiratory testing, vision and hearing tests, ear irrigations, peak flow, nebulizer, etc. Screens RN patient schedules to perform various visit types including immunizations, follow-up education, medication administration, and co-visits with RN.

Utilizes resource schedule in clinic to perform visits under the direction of the RN or provider.

Explains procedures and treatments to patients under the direction of an RN or medical provider for the patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and relieve apprehension.

Responsible for collecting patient data through observation, palpation, and auscultation during a patient assessment based on chief complaint under the direction of an RN or medical provider.

Observes patient, records and reports significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or medical provider of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.

Communicates directly with RNs and medical providers regarding patient assessment and needs; transitions patient to medical provider or RN as needed.

Utilizes Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) communication for a warm hand off to an RN or medical provider as appropriate.

Administers medications and vaccines as ordered by medical provider or by protocol.

Accurately records patient history, exam notes, medication history, ongoing care, and referrals in electronic health record (EHR) according to ODCHC Protocols.

Manages tasks in their EHR inbasket and appropriate tasks in assigned RN or medical providers' inbasket.

Assists in chronic care management, such as outreach calls, care coordination, etc.

Provides oversight to the MA working in the Care Team as needed for safe vaccine delivery.

Responds to medically urgent situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.

Refills medications following the refill protocol under the supervision of the medical provider.

Teaches patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques under the direction of an RN.

Attends and participates in meetings and quality improvement activities as required.

Participates in Open Door quality improvement activities, meetings, and initiatives.

Performs specialized duties, projects and other duties as identified and assigned by supervisor.

Strong computer skills with specific aptitude in Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Ability to effectively represent ODCHC's interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers, public, private, and professional groups.

Adheres to ODCHC's policies and procedures.

High school diploma or GED.

Completion of an LVN training program leading to licensing as Licensed Vocational Nurse.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Current Licensed Vocational Nurse license for State of California

The LVN works as a member of the Care Team and may act as a clinical supervisor as needed for MAs on the Care Team.

SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT: The LVN reports directly to the RN - Clinical Services Manager. The LVN works directly with the RN, medical providers, and support staff assigned to their Care Team and across the clinic.

This is largely an office-based position. Ability to communicate via telephone, video, and/or in-person.

Ability to read documents, computer screens, forms.

Ability to use keyboard and view computer screens for extended periods.

Ability to travel locally and long-distance as needed.

Ability to move around offices and clinics as needed.