What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (21665) position at Ampla Health?
Why work for Ampla Health? 21665Ampla Health provides the individuals and communities we serve with high quality, comprehensive, community hea...GENERAL PURPOSE : The LVN Staff Nurse provides medical support services to the providers in order to ensure a smooth flow of patients through the medical clinicMAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES : Assists patients calling and visiting the clinicCalls and escorts patients to exam area timely to promote continual flow of patients.Obtains vital signs, height and weight and documents in Electronic Health Record (EHR) per policy and procedureCollects and processes laboratory specimens per policy and procedureEnter patient with designated problems and data into i2iTracks per protocolRecords in EHR timely per policy and procedure (PCMH)Maintains daily EHR worklistAssists providers with patient health care supportPerforms diagnostic tests per protocol and / or at provider requestAdministers immunizations and medications per protocolAssists with calls to pharmacies per protocol and clinical messages to be returned in 48 hours (PCMH)Provides patient education and teaching at provider discretionInitiates Care Plans and updates EHR per Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)Initiates Advanced Directives and updates as appropriate per policy and procedure per PCMHInterprets PPD skin test results and documents in EHRCleans, autoclaves, and sterilizes instruments, equipment, etc.Performs control tests of certain laboratory equipmentPrepares and stocks exam roomsUtilizes effective means to resolve conflictMaintains a professional growth by attending all staff meetings and required in-service trainingsParticipates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Quality Care activitiesFlexibility to work at other Ampla Health sites as neededOther duties as assigned by supervisorQUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICSMaintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health's staff, Board of Directors and vendorsMaintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his / her actionsStrives to learn more and is receptive to new challenges and opportunitiesDisplays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla HealthTreats all clients, staff and the community with respect and courtesyPROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESValid California Nursing License issued by the Board of Vocational or Registered Nurse requiredCurrent CPR certification requiredNeatness and accuracy in performing tasksAbility to function effectively as part of a teamAbility to use discretion in situations dealing with confidential patient health informationEffective time management skillsFamiliarity with primary care outpatient clinic procedures (desirable)One (1) year acute care experience (desirable)Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health's clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols including Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Meaningful Use (MU)COMMUNICATIONS SKILLSMust have neat and legible handwritingMust be able to interact with patients courteously and calmlyAbility to communicate well with the publicUtilizes effective verbal and written communication skillsWORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWorks well with patients in a generally comfortable office environment. Employees must possess the following physical requirements : Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)Able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiringMust be able to hear and communicate with clients and staff on the telephone and those who are served in person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staffMust have manual dexterity adequate to read increments on tuberculin syringe accuratelyMust have vision which is adequate to read memos, computer screens, registration forms and other clinic documentsMust be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach,kneel, twist / turnThis position has exposure to Aerosol Transmitted Diseases (ATD) and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP)
