LVN Assistant

Company: United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley
Location: Fresno
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

Overview:A UHC LVN Assistant shows genuine warmth with patients and has the ability to make them feel comfortable in the health center while providing effective and technically competent nursing assistance to both patients and UHC providers. The LVN Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. This position is a crucial part of the service delivery team responsible to ensure quality of care, patient flow and compliance with regulations within the scope of their respective nursing license. Primary tasks are to assist the Nurse Supervisor at the site. LVN Assistant may be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Finally, the LVN Assistant position provides or facilitates the provision of information needed by both patients and clinicians. Furthermore, they ensure a smooth and well-connected patient flow. The LVN Assistant reports to the Nursing Supervisor.Responsibilities:Works closely with the Nursing Supervisor and other members of the clinic management team to:

• Under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor will provide oversight for medical support staff, including providing feedback for performance reviews.
• Supports the quality improvement and compliance goals of the health center by ensuring that UHC meets with required regulations as defined by BPHC and other contracted entities.
• Review physician orders, labs results and care instructions with patients, answering questions and administering treatment under the scope of their prospective nursing license.
• Communicates with appropriate personnel as necessary, to examine, revise and evaluate inner-clinic processes to promote efficiency
• In-services provider and nursing staff as needed regarding procedures, forms, and procedural changes, etc.
• Will assist in supply orders and inventory control. (McKesson, Cardinal, VFC)
• Provides oversight for clinic medical support staff in the absence of the Supervising nurse.
• Provides prompt medical support; promotes a smooth patient flow; collects and records data accurately; maintains order of exam rooms, equipment and supplies
• Provides basic education and information to patients, making sure patients' questions are answered and anxieties alleviated and interfaces with community-oriented activities and staff
• Achieves the organizational mission to provide health care access for all the members of the community. Helps make sure patients and families get the care they need when they need it.
• Consistently and openly communicates with supervisor and all staff.
• Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.
• Must be able to travel.
• Participates in health center in-services and meeting, listening and respecting others' ideas.
• Must be able to do duties as assigned.
• Abides by Rules of Confidentiality.Qualifications:EDUCATION:Graduated from an accredited school and possess LVN license.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:Possess a valid CPR certificatePRIOR EXPERIENCE:Minimum 1 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in an ambulatory care settingSKILLS:
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team player
  • Customer-service oriented
  • Strong computer skills
  • Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques
  • Positive professional insight
  • Flexibility and dependability
  • Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment
  • Effective leadership/supervisory skills
  • Modern office practices and procedures including email
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks
  • Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Must perform duties as assigned.

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