RN/LPN, Ambulatory Care (Full Time)

Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse

FTE : Full-time, Non-Exempt
Seeking for a skilled and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse who wants to make a difference in our community. Our Mission: The Mission of South Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the diverse Community of inner city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive health care and education in a welcoming and multi-cultural environment. To lead the way in health care in South Los Angeles, as the premier provider and employer of choice offering comprehensive, high quality, affordable, efficient and culturally responsive services.
General Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) functions under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director. The LVN provides nursing care to patients of all ages; from pediatric to geriatric, within the LVN's scope of practices. Assess and evaluates patient's level of understanding of disease process and medical regiment
Assists in developing and monitors clinic flow in collaboration with nursing staff
Uses and practices basic assessment, data collection, participates in planning, executes interventions in collaboration with Health Care Providers or as dictated by treatment plan
Documents patient's care in accordance to the SCFHC's policy
Directs/delegates patient care to Medical Assistants as directed by RN
Acts as a resource to resolve patient, family, and physician concerns
Provides preventive health care education and insulin teaching as well a dietary control
Attendance and punctuality is essential in order to provide quality of care to patients, face-to-face interaction with patients, and to work with provided healthcare equipment collected at clinics
Properly and effectively use relevant computer software applications and other technologies to augment support services and complete administrative duties.
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Must have minimum training from an LVN program.
Current and unrestricted California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
Must have 1 to 3 years of experience as an LVN.
Demonstrate knowledge of safety, infection control & emergency policies and procedures
Must be able to work independently within scope of assigned task with minimum supervision
Must be able to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in written
Computer knowledge, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), communication systems and internet search capabilities
Natural at building relationships; empathetic, compassionate, trusting, flexible, good listeners and energetic.
Bilingual and Bi-literate Spanish/English required
As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you'll enjoy competitive wages and generous benefits:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, life insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Entry-level employees have opportunities to work in management, HR or other areas of the company