Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - SAC Health

About SAC Health:

SAC Health's mission is to reflect the healing ministry & love of Jesus Christ through healthcare, education & partnerships that empower our communities to flourish.

SAC Health's Core Values:

Quality Healthcare - providing patient-centered, culturally-sensitive, equitable care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, while seeking to prevent illness & disability
Teamwork - working together to achieve a common goal, with a willingness to serve each other in a Christ-like manner
Wholeness - ministering to the spiritual, physical, mental & emotional needs of others
Integrity - living & working in an authentic, honest way that inspires trust
Compassion - engaging with the needs & suffering of others, out of concern for their well-being
Excellence - striving to exceed expectations for our patients, community, & staff
Humble Service - caring with a kind & selfless spirit
Respect - holding others in high regard by empowering them to reach their God-given potential

DESCRIPTION:

The LVN is responsible for managing patient flow and relations within designated areas. Performs patient-oriented procedures and tasks within the scope of their education and training. Provides nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics. Works under the direction of clinician or other licensed personnel. Performs other duties as needed.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5 days per week, 8 Hour shifts

Essential Functions & Deliverables:

• Utilizes nursing knowledge by reacting quickly, calmly and professional in emergent, life-threatening situations according to clinic protocol.
• Assists with directing back-office team on a day-to-day basis, ensuring job tasks are performed in a productive and high-quality manner.
• Assists with back-office duties such as vitals, injections, venipuncture, or procedures ensuring appropriate collection, handling, labeling, and processing of specimens.
• Adjusts work pace when performing multiple tasks, maintains patient flow for optimal function and remains in a calm manner in a stressful environment.
• Meets with nursing team regularly to ensure optimal productivity, to resolve problems, provide support, and to maintain effective lines of communication. Offers suggestions for improvement of clinic operations.
• Evaluates and documents incoming telephone calls, competently evaluates and advises under the direction of the clinician. Follows up on tests results, e.g., labs, imaging, as assigned by providers.
• Participates in quality control functions according to SACHS Policy and Procedure (expired meds, sterilization criteria, and weekly reports). Responsible for maintaining all back-office logs.
• Cleans and maintains all patient care areas, medical equipment and supplies according to SACHS Policy and Procedure. Maintains clean, orderly and well-maintained work area.
• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• Keeps up to date on all SACHS programs, e.g., VFC, CHDP, FPACT, etc. Maintains current knowledge of all documents that direct practice, e.g., policies, clinical guidelines, ancillary guidelines, etc.
• Performs specialized procedures as allowed by Nurse Practice Act and SACHS policy.
• Collaborates with entire medical support staff to facilitate smooth clinic functions and ensure appropriate team work.
• Must maintain professional demeanor in all situations.
• Other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited LVN program Preferred. You may be able to substitute LVN School Accreditation with Completion of CA State equivalency method by those who have acquired formal nursing education and met hours and requirements listed by CA Board of Vocational Nursing
• Licensure/Certification: Current, unrestricted CA LVN license and BLS certification required. Current CA driver license.As a requirement of this position you must receive EPIC certification for the module you have been hired into.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of medical office LVN experience preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visas.

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Full Benefits Package:

• PTO and Sick Leave Plans
• Medical / Dental / Vision package
• Monthly Health Insurance Premium Rates among the lowest in the industry
• Retirement Account with up to 8% employer contribution
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Fitness Facility access
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 1 Paid Birthday Holiday

EEO

SAC Health complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.