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:Direct Patient Care- 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.
- Assists with medication administration, including injections.
- Performs EKGs on patients, including pre-op.
- 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.
- Provides vaccine information statements (VIS) and administers vaccines, as ordered.
- Documents vaccines administered in SDIR/CAIR, eCW, and patient vaccine records.
- Sets up recall appointments for upcoming due vaccines.
- Ensures all forms are kept up to date, such as Vis forms.
- 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
- Places vaccine orders in a timely manner to prevent running out of vaccines or creating an over supply
- Performs routine cleaning standards to maintain refrigerators and freezers for vaccines
- 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
- Provides periodic vaccine updates, in-services, or information to staff, as needed
- Monitors and records refrigerator and freezer temperatures at least twice a day
- Assists vaccine excursions in alignment to standard protocols
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:- High school diploma/GED required.
- Valid CA LVN license required and maintained as a condition of employment.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be 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
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Knowledgeable about and experience with basic nursing procedures, nursing skills
- Ability to work in a faced paced busy clinic environment
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent planning and organizational ability
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Physical Requirements- Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
COMPLIANCE:- 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
- Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
- Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
- Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
- Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
- Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
- Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful
Pay Range: $32.40 - $45.36 per hour, depending on experience
Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. 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.
