Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse

Clinicas offers some of the best benefits in the industry, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we are looking for candidates whom are passionate in serving our underserved population in Ventura County. Moreover, Clinicas' predominately bilingual and bicultural support staff prides itself in delivering its services on a personal and humane basis, and especially reaches out to members of the community who are traditionally underserved due to limited income, resources, cultural and linguistic barriers. Details & Requirements for this opportunity:

Schedule:

Monday

• Friday, clinic hours are 9am-5:30pm, with two late clinic days on Mondays and Thursdays where the clinic hours are from 9am-8pm (will work 8-hour shifts) High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) LVN diploma of completion from an LVN program Valid LVN License 3+ years of LVN experience in a clinical/urgent care setting. Supervisory experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Must be able to speak English and Spanish Pay from: $28.00 per hour (Depending on Experience). The Lead LVN is responsible for performing the following duties:
• Provides nursing care to Health Center patients.
• Conducts patient screenings and assists provider with triaging
• Physically and psychologically prepares patients for treatments, examinations, and scheduled diagnostic studies.
• Sets up for minor procedures
• Instructs patients on proper use of medical equipment and teaches them skills to care for their particular medical needs.
• Is responsible for recognizing and interpreting symptoms and reporting condition of patient to the attending physician.
• Documents patient visits utilizing electronic health records system (EHR).
• Keeps inventory of stock medicines available and makes weekly drug and medical supply orders.
• Administers treatment and medication under physician's orders, except for intravenous medications.
• Verifies and administers immunizations upon physicians' or standing orders.
• Prepares in-house monthly EHR reports.
• Provides supervision of Licensed Vocational Nurse and Medical Assistant personnel.
• Provides Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) and Medical Assistants with their assignments so as to ensure an effective and functional Health Center.
• Coordinates patient flow activities and assists with peer review of patient records in their quality of care system.
• Provides assistance in the development, planning and implementation of new and existing nursing policies and procedures.
• Ensures that policies are followed consistently and correctly by the LVN and Medical Assistant staff.
• Participates in the interview process and selection of LVN's and Medical Assistants.
• Is responsible for facility orientation, training and supervision of immediate staff.
• Is actively involved and communicates with the Health Center Manager and all respective staff to ensure sharing of information, problem solving and effective operation of the Health Center.
• Assists with and/or facilitates coaching and disciplinary process for staff.
• Composes and delivers employee performance evaluations, skills checklists and performance plans when necessary.
• Presents at Staff Meetings and Quality Assurance Meetings.
• Presents information during daily team huddles.
• Coordinates MA/Nursing schedule
• Conducts monthly chart reviews.
• May float to other Clinicas sites when additional coverage is needed.
• May be required to approve employee timesheets and requests for time off.

Benefits:

Clinicas offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a comprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great benefits.

• Clinicas is committed to improving and protecting the health of our community and those we serve.

As a health care organization, we aim to lead by example and therefore, COVID vaccination is a requirement for all Clinicas employees (exceptions exist only for those who cannot obtain the vaccine due to religious beliefs or qualifying medical reasons). Proof of full vaccination will be requested.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00

• $46.

59 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person