LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE LEAD (23513)

Why work for Ampla Health? 23513Ampla Health provides the individuals and communities we serve with high quality, comprehensive, community he...GENERAL PURPOSE : The LVN Nursing Lead provides support to the Nursing Supervisor to maintain responsibility for the professional nursing activities of all nursing staff under Ampla Health as assigned or designated, provides medical support services to the providers in order to ensure smooth flow of patients through the medical clinic. During the absence of the Nursing Supervisor, the Nursing Lead will be responsible to perform those duties.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES : Collaborates with Site Administrator and Nursing Supervisor in : Maintaining patient flow in clinic to a level that supports agency productivity standards and goalsCommunicating with appropriate personnel as necessary, to review, revise and evaluate inner-clinic processes to promote efficiencyProviding in-service training to nursing staff as needed regarding procedures, forms, etc.Assisting Nursing Supervisor to maintain accurate records for all meetings (including sign-in sheet) and storing in a place accessible to all staffMaintaining record of in-services, and special trainingPlanning and implementing emergency code and fire drills per agency protocols, when assignedMaintains and supervises nursing staff that support the provider staff and develops the nursing personnel staff schedule when Nursing Supervisor is not available, but 50% of the time is spent working the floorAssist Nursing Supervisor with interviewing, hiring and orienting newly hired nursing staff. Five to ten working days of orientation will be provided. Orientation will include those items on the Nursing Orientation ChecklistsAssists in orienting new provider staff. Orientation will include : (1) Referral process(2) Immunization process(3) Physical orientation of clinic(4) Pharmacy refill procedure(5) Other as neededAssist in the evaluation of the nursing staff according to personnel policies, when Nursing Supervisor is not availableReviews and approves or disapproves requests for vacation or continuing education of nursing staff, when Nursing Supervisor is not availableAssist with maintaining inventory and supplies for Nursing stationAssists with maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and equipmentAssists with maintaining an adequate inventory of pharmaceuticals available for patient use consistent with agency "Medication Control Protocol"Assures that purchasing policies and procedures are followedAssists with the maintenance and calibration of clinical equipment per agency protocol and up-keep of all required records and logsAssists with accurate completion of vaccine inventories, supplies, orders and reportsImplements and enforces universal infection control per Clinical Policy and ProceduresParticipates actively in all Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Quality Care activitiesExhibits flexibility and willingness to perform duties and tasks as a provider support nurse, and work at other Ampla Health sites as neededResolves conflicts timely and professionally, seeking consensual solutionsUtilizes verbal and written communication that enhances team effort and growthDemonstrates clear knowledge of clinic structure, standards, procedures, and protocols including Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Meaningful Use (MU)Interprets PPD skin test results and documents in EHRPerforms other duties as assigned by Nursing 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 LVN License issued by the Board of Vocational Nurses requiredCurrent CPR certification requiredEffective communication skills. Adept at dealing with people in person or in telephone contactsNeatness and accuracy in performing tasksAbility to use discretion in situations dealing with confidential patient informationEffective time management skillsFamiliarity with primary care outpatient clinic procedures (desirable)One year acute care experience (desirable)One year experience desired in a supervisory roleDemonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health's clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocolsCOMMUNICATIONS 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 high manual dexterity and tactile sensation on fingertipsRoutinely exposed to blood borne pathogensMay be subjected to verbally and / or physically abusive patientsMust 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)