Primary Duties and Responsibilities

In this position, you will be responsible for all nursing and clinical services in the Ambulatory & Community Practice. Your duties include, but are not limited to:

• direct nursing care, clinic administration, patient flow coordination and supervision of clinic nursing staff
• interaction with faculty, residents, patients, and staff to maximize patient care and ensure patient safety
• coordination and assignment of tasks and duties of all nursing and supplemental staff based on established protocols, policies and procedures
• supervision of staff; conducting the evaluation process, maintaining yearly staff competencies, providing all necessary training for new and existing staff and reviewing staff timesheets for accuracy based on the daily schedule
• ensuring that all applicable policies and standards are maintained at all times
• planning for and adjusting staffing on a daily basis to maintain efficient and adequate operations
• maintenance and upkeep of the practice
• managing the Quality Assurance process

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.