LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Immediate Care Clinic

About Us Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. 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. 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. About Us Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. 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. 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. ROLE OVERVIEW And PURPOSE The 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.

Responsibilities Assists 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.

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 Support Reviews 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.

Documents vaccines administered in SDIR/CAIR, eCW, and patient vaccine records.

Completes required reports for RN to review

Manages vaccine inventory to maintain accurate inventory, manage supply expiration dates, and rotation of stock to avoid waste

Conducts proper handling, storage, and management of vaccines in compliance with Vaccines for Children (VFC)/ Vaccines for Adult (VFA) guidelines

Provides staff immunization trainings in conjunction with Medical Assistant Trainings, as needed

Education/Experience High school diploma/GED required.

Valid CA LVN license required and 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 requirement

One-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 skills

Knowledgeable about and experience with basic nursing procedures, nursing skills

Ability to work in a faced paced busy clinic environment

Excellent planning and organizational ability

Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

COMPLIANCE (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 immediately

Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices

Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits

Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols

Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes:

Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.

Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing.

Sick/Personal time.

403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k).

Optional Health and Wellness events.

32.40 - $45.37 per hour, depending on experience and additional qualifications.

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.

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