LVN-Clinics Lead - Lindsay Health Clinic

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locations

Lindsay, California

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 5 Days Ago

job requisition id

R23_0000000798

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
7185 RHC-Lindsay Health ClinicUnder the direction of the registered nurse or other licensed independent practitioner, and within the LVN scope of practice, the purpose of this position is to protect and promote health, prevent illness and injury, and alleviate suffering by providing holistic care to patients and families served License /Certification

Required: CA Licensed Vocational Nurse BLS Intravenous therapy certification and blood withdrawal certification within six months of hire/transfer.

Preferred:Associates Degree in Nursing

Preferred:One to three years of outpatient clinic (i.e. rural health clinics or federally qualified
health centers) experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of state programs (Family Pact, Every Women Counts, Child Health and Disability Prevention, Vaccines for Children, etc.)

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate changes to staff and providers in a timely manner.

Essential

Responsible for overseeing day to day patient flow.

Routinely performs regulatory checks of facility in accordance with regulatory agencies (CMS, CDPH, Joint Commission, etc.).

Trains and mentors clinical staff on technical skills.

Coordinates and participates in care coordination tasks related to disease management, transitions of care, preventative care, follow up care, and other focused quality initiatives.

Verifies and signs off on Medical Assistant calculation for approved medications to be administered by Medical Assistant.

Receives critical lab values over the phone, notifies the provider immediately and follows up per provider instruction.

Orders medical supplies, medications, and vaccines from appropriate resources.

Assists/performs in procedures under the guidelines of the LVN Board for State of California and in compliance with Kaweah Health policy.

Maintains logs and generates reports as assigned (Q/A, Q/C & PI).

Administers medications as directed by the physician under the guidelines of the California State Board of Nursing and in compliance with Kaweah Health Policy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan of Provision of Care.
Pay Range
$30.17 -$45.26 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.

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