Licensed Vocational Nurse

Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access ACHC Arcata Community Health Center The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Open Door Community Health Centers (ODCHC) provides skilled nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LVN 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 works as a point person for daily functions under the direction of an RN or medical provider. Compensation Range: $30.00-$34.50 The hourly pay for this position ranges from $30.00 to $34.50. All new hires will begin at $30.00 per hour. Hmong and Spanish speakers who successfully pass a language exam will receive an additional .75 hourly differential to their wage. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Prepare patients for examinations. * Notes brief history of the reason for the visit in the EMR. * Takes and records vital signs, height and weight, hearing test, EKG, etc., and notifies provider of abnormal findings. * Assists clinical staff with examinations and procedures. * Takes history for prenatal and family planning patients. * Administers medications per provider order, with exception of IV medications. * Updates patient charts in regards to allergies, medication use, and immunization history at each visit. * Administers immunizations per orders from provider. * Educates and counsels patients concerning their disease, treatment, and prevention of disease. * Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments. * Utilizes tracking system for pap smears, immunization and breast abnormalities. * Patient screening for triage. * Follows up on abnormal findings with provider. * Stocks each exam room with supplies. * Participates in meetings and program development, case management, such as immunizations, family planning, CHDP, hypertension and diabetes. * Participates in Open Door Quality improvement activities, meetings, and initiatives. * Answer patient's questions after consultation with the provider, or as per established protocols. * Assists in health education classes as necessary. * Initiates routine lab tests after triage of a patient, such HCG, Micral, Urine Dip, and Rapid Strep etc. * Participates in Quality Improvement efforts towards PCMH as required. * Adheres to ODCHC attendance policy. * As necessary, may be required to support delivery of medications to patients' homes. * Other duties and responsibilities as designated by provider/supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: * Ability to work as a member of a team in order to communicate and/or solicit pertinent information to and from other team members and support team decisions. * Ability to communicate effectively and exercise sound and responsible judgment. * Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Ability to establish constructive working relationships with all levels of management and employees in a staff of varied and diverse backgrounds. * Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner. * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. * Ability to accurately enter and update patient information into EMR (EPIC). * Ability to promote effective communication between the patient and the primary care provider. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: * High school diploma or GED. * Completion of an LVN training program leading to licensing as Licensed Vocational Nurse. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: * Licensed Vocational Nurse license * Current CPR Certificate SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to allow otherwise qualified candidates to perform these functions. * Speaking and hearing sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person, at normal volumes. * Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms etc. * Good manual dexterity. * Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. * May need to possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for delivery.

Created: 2024-11-04