Lead Clinic LVN

Job Summary: Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Supervisor/ Manager and/or Director, this position supports the clinical department with the first line direction of the clinical staff and workflow. Responsibilities also include assisting both internal and external customers in providing patient care within the scope of practice outlined by the California Board of Vocational Nursing. In addition, this position will assist in orientation/training of new employees as well as participate in the hiring/evaluation process.Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies: Demonstrates values-based competencies in line with the four core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of the St. Joseph Health System.Dignity: Demonstrates competence in communication and interpersonal relations.Excellence: Demonstrates competence in continuous improvement, continuous learning, accountability, and teamwork.Service: Demonstrates competence in customer/patient focus and adaptability.Justice: Demonstrates competence in community orientation and stewardship.Essential Functions: Collects and documents patient information, care and treatment in AEMR in a clear, concise and timely manner. Communicates effectively with internal/external customers providing necessary information in a timely and concise manner to include but not limited to patient/family education, while adhering to HIPAA standards. Administers medications and treatments (within scope of practice) per provider orders, adhering to group standards and accepted standards of care. In collaboration with the Supervisor, Manager, and/or Director, assists in the front line direction of the clinical staff, leads team and delegates task appropriately. Orients and trains new clinical employees to team. Identifies trends/patterns that adversely impact flow and discusses with Management (5%) Anticipates patient care needs and consults with provider as needed. Consistently demonstrates efficient use of time and resources within established budget parameters while actively participating in identification and implementation of cost saving strategies. Maintains current knowledge of medications, disposal of wastes, and sterile techniques while adhering to infection control, universal precautions, safety standards and use of personal protective equipment. Responds to and participates in medical emergencies and codes. Maintains current knowledge of clinical policies and procedures. Supports non-licensed staff and other departments by providing licensed nursing care. Participates in general staff meetings, organizes and directs clinical staff meetings in conjunction with site management. Interacts effectively with management, makes recommendations for staffing needs and offers input and support to facilitate site operations. Identifies strengths and areas for improvement in work flows to site management. Contributes to staff evaluations / disciplinary actions in coordination with management. Assist in the selection of qualified candidates; manage staff schedules, mentors performance and educational needs. Maintains a clean, functional work environment to include housekeeping, quality control and log maintenance and accurate supply par levels.Additional Responsibilities: Accountable for overseeing clinical office maintenance/safety/regulatory logs in conjunction with management. Assists in training other back office staff. Performs all other duties as assigned.Age-Related Competencies: Human development knowledge/skills:Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served including knowledge of the principles of growth and development and psychosocial characteristics and interventions for infant (0-1 year), child (1-5 years), school age (6-12 years), adolescent (13-17 years), young adult (18-45 years), middle adult (46-60 years), older adult (60+ years). Age-specific patient needs that employee is required to understand and meet:Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret age appropriate data about the patient’s status in order to identify age-specific needs and provide the care needed. Additional requirements:Demonstrates age appropriate communication skills for the patient population served.Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific community resources.Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with complete confidentiality and security while adhering to HIPAA standards. Maintains all practices to protect PHI and adhere to HIPAA standards.Risk Management: Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.Safety Requirements: Is knowledgeable of, observes and complies with Codes of Safe Practice, safety policies and emergency procedures.Minimum Position Qualifications:Education: High school diploma or GED required. Requires graduate of an accredited nursing program at a vocational school or college.Experience: Requires two (2) years’ experience as an LVN in an ambulatory or acute care setting.Licensure/Certification: Current California LVN license Current CPR (BLS) certificate IV CertificationExperience: Requires two (2) years’ experience as an LVN in an ambulatory or acute care setting.Computer Skills: Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Windows and an e-mail system.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: High level of customer services skills with a genuine caring approach to helping people. Maintains a positive attitude with changing conditions. Good organizational abilities. Requires good written and verbal communications skills to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Must be able to work under general supervision. Must have a professional and mature demeanor. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks, work with interruptions, and deal effectively with confidential information. Knowledge and use of ICD-9 coding. Ability to lead and delegate tasks appropriately.Preferred Position Qualifications:Experience: Four (4) plus years’ experience as an LVN in an ambulatory or acute care setting. One (1) year experience in a leadership role highly desirable.Computer Skills: IDX and Touchworks experience highly desirable.Other: Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare (SJHH) is one of California's most respected medical groups. With over 3,000 employees and 75 locations throughout California, including, Northern California, Orange County, High Desert and Los Angeles County, SJHH has been continually recognized as a leader in quality, customer service and information technology. This kind of success is the result of team work, a commitment to excellence and a strong adherence to the organization's mission, vision and values.St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare (SJHH) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare (SJHH) complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Company: Heritage HealthcareCategory: Health Care