POSITION: Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN)

STATUS: Non-exempt; Full time

REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse Licensed Vocational Nurse (Charge LVN) and Assistant Nurse Manager

SUPERVISES: Medical Assistants (when assigned)

DEPARTMENT: Nursing, Floor Nursing Operations Unit

OFFICIAL DUTY STATION: Los Feliz Health Center (1530 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027)

BENEFITS:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, etc.
• Commuter Discount (Metro, Metrolink)
• Commuter and Ride Share
• Discounted Tickets

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meet performance expectations as set by the Director of Nursing and Nurse Manager

Patient Care Responsibilities:

1. Performs hand washing at intervals described in the organizational policy and procedure,
2. Adheres to standardized precautions,
3. Maintains timely, appropriate and accurate patient chart and organizational log documentation,
4. Communicates respectfully and clearly with patients, family members and external vendors whether in person or on the phone,
5. Maintains open communication with all clinic staff and responds clearly and respectfully,
6. Introduces self to patient by stating name and position title whether in person or on the phone,
7. Obtains, relays, and documents timely, messages received from patients, providers and staff.
8. Assists other clinic staff as needed,
9. Provide interpretation services as needed
10. Collects and analyzes data for quality improvement activities; Supports the implementation of organizational improvements,
11.  Adheres to attendance policy and procedure,
12. Maintains confidentiality and respect for information regarding patients and other team members; abides by APHCV policy and procedures such as HIPAA and all other relevant policies and procedures,
13. Communicates respectfully and clearly with patients, family members and external vendors whether in person or on the phone,
14. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Charge Responsibilities:

When assigned to charge responsibilities in the back office:

1. Assures that patient flow is efficient and effective by supervising, when assigned, Medical Assistant duties,
2. Assists providers and registered nurses with medical procedures as directed and provides chaperonage as needed,
3. Assures that patient care areas, including assigned exam rooms is clean and completely stocked before each visit,
4. Assures that charts and pertinent test results are complete before charts are needed for patient care,
5. Assures that all medical equipment is in working order and calibrated correctly; timely inform Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Supervisor of needed repairs per APHCV’s policies and procedures.
6. Assures that all medical supplies are in stock and coordinates ordering with the Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Supervisor as need arise.
7. Provides basic health education to patients and families as directed by Provider or Registered Nurse from preprinted script,
8. Administers and read Tuberculin Skin Test consistent with scope of practice and the policies and procedures of APHCV,
9. Performs medication safety checks to verify that Medical Assistants are utilizing the five rights of medication administration, adhering to organizational policies and procedures,
10. Ensures immunization recalls are performed in a timely manner so patients may receive timely vaccinations; maintains accurate immunization records and inventory,
11. Oversees proper immunization procedures for self and Medical Assistants,
12. Assists with scheduling appointments, answering telephone, filing, etc. as need is identified and/or assigned,
13. Responds to emergency situations per organizational policies and procedures and at the direction of an RN or a Provider,
14. Serves as the Saturday clinic supervisor when working on a Saturday.
15. Documents all patient procedures that are self-performed immediately after completing the procedure.

Documentation:

1.  Maintains appropriate, accurate and timely patient chart and log documentation,

Performs laboratory responsibilities:

1. Ensures that laboratory results are retrieved from printer, checked for reconciliation with ordered labs and forwarded to provider for timely review,
2. Ensures that required laboratory quality control procedures are conducted and documented daily before using any POCT testing materials
3. Maintains a clean lab area and ensures containment of hazardous waste,
4. Inventories laboratory supplies and in coordination with the RN assigned, orders them as needed,
5. Obtains, as needed, non-invasive patient specimens, including blood, urine, sputum, etc. as directed by providers, according to organizational policies and procedures,
6. Performs simple assays, as needed, (i.e. fingerstick, glucose, urine dipstick analysis, stool for occult blood, urine pregnancy test) under the direction of providers according to point of care testing (POCT) policies and procedures,

Dispensary:

1. If and when assigned to the dispensary at John Marshall:
2. Keeps the work environment clean and organized,
3. Monitors the medication and medication supplies and orders as needed,
4. Gives Labels pre-packaged medications with patient name after having this confirmed with a Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant or Physician,
5. Coordinates with Nurse Manager to ensure that pharmaceutical inventory meets established par levels and that out of date medications are disposed of according to APHCV polices and procedures,
6. Stores medications and medication supplies in a clean and organized environment complying with manufacturer’s recommendations,
7. Complies with infection control procedures,
8. Maintains internal controls by timely, effectively and efficiently completing all required documentation and supplying same to the Nurse Manager as required.

Staff Development:

1. Attends APHCV staff meeting, clinic staff meeting, department meetings, and other meetings as assigned by supervisor,
2. Attends trainings as assigned by supervisor,
3. Communicates training needs to supervisor,
4. Participates in agency wide events as required by APHCV polices and procedures.

SUMMARY:

Licensed Vocational Nurses function under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Assigned Nurse Supervisor, or Assigned Nurse Practitioner or Physician at John Marshall and/or Belmont Health Centers when RN is not on site, they supervise the MAs in daily activities and are responsible for ensuring that Medical Assistant back office roles and responsibilities are effectively and efficiency completed. This staff addresses patient care concerns with the Charge LVNs, Registered Nurse and/or Provider. LVNs help to ensure patient care that is consistent with the organizational quality initiatives. All activities are carried out within the scope prescribed by the LVN/Psych Tech Board and the policies and procedures of Asian Pacific Health Care Venture (APHCV).

APHCV expects all employees to respond and participate to emergency situation per emergency policies and procedures.