Licensed Vocational Nurse (25159)

Temp Full Time position

LVN Staff Nurse  25159
Ampla Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse to support patient care and clinic operations. This role ensures smooth patient flow, assists with procedures, administers medications and immunizations, and provides patient education—all while maintaining accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). You'll collaborate closely with providers, contribute to a high-quality care environment, and participate in team meetings, trainings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Current CA LVN license and CPR certification

• 1 year of acute care experience preferred

• Knowledge of outpatient clinic procedures and PCMH

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Comfortable with patient interaction and EHR documentation

Join a mission-driven team delivering excellent, culturally sensitive care to our communities.

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 clinic

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Assists patients calling and visiting the clinic

1. Calls and escorts patients to exam area timely to promote continual flow of patients.
2. Obtains vital signs, height and weight and documents in Electronic Health Record (EHR) per policy and procedure
3. Collects and processes laboratory specimens per policy and procedure
4. Enter patient with designated problems and data into i2iTracks per protocol
5. Records in EHR timely per policy and procedure (PCMH)
6. Maintains daily EHR worklist

1. Assists providers with patient health care support
   1. Performs diagnostic tests per protocol and/or at provider request
   2. Administers immunizations and medications per protocol
   3. Assists with calls to pharmacies per protocol and clinical messages to be returned in 48 hours (PCMH)
   4. Provides patient education and teaching at provider discretion

1. Initiates Care Plans and updates EHR per Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
2. Initiates Advanced Directives and updates as appropriate per policy and procedure per PCMH
   1. Interprets PPD skin test results and documents in EHR

1. Cleans, autoclaves, and sterilizes instruments, equipment, etc.
2. Performs control tests of certain laboratory equipment
3. Prepares and stocks exam rooms
4. Utilizes effective means to resolve conflict
5. Maintains a professional growth by attending all staff meetings and required in-service trainings
6. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Quality Care activities
7. Flexibility to work at other Ampla Health sites as needed
8. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS

1. Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors
2. Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with peo