Description
Under the general direction of the Practice Manager, Clinical Director, and Lead MD, serves as a clinic-level supervisor responsible for clinical management, patient care, and administrative operations. Major duties include:
- Provides safe, efficient, high-quality direct patient nursing care in accordance with Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians standards.
- Oversees quality monitoring, clinical supply management, clinic workflow support, and staff education.
- Deliver care to a diverse patient population
- Maintain high standards of care
- Identify normal and abnormal signs and symptoms, and responds appropriately to life-threatening emergencies.
- Collaborate with the Ambulatory Nursing Team to ensure clinical standards and quality of care are maintained
Required:
· Possess active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification.
· Possession of active CPR BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· 3+ years LVN experience required
· Ability to take vital signs, administer medications and obtain drug refills as needed.
· Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to the physician.
· Knowledge of symptomatology of common and or life threatening medical problems.
· Interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers.
- Performs phlebotomy, CPR, Injections, and other skills within scope of practice.
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, Windows computer function, computer navigation, and ability to use computerized patient care systems.
- Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.
- Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone.
- Ability to lead a team with effective communication, collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members, faculty, patients, nursing staff and others.
- Team building and leadership skills, preferably to include prior supervisory experience
Preferred:
- Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures
- Supervisory experience
