Licensed Vocational Nurse- Pediatrics -Evenings/Weekends

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Nights/weekends

Monday- Friday 1:00PM - 8:30PM (occasionally 8am- 830pm)

Saturday & Sunday 11am- 430 PM (1 weekend off per month)

Responsible for performing a variety of duties working collaboratively with all Clinical and Administrative staff. Duties will involve both clinical and clerical to deliver optimal patient care services within the maximum scope of the LVN's professional expertise. Will perform duties to ensure the patient has a pleasant and satisfactory experience in the way their health care is delivered, managed, coordinated with both internal and external entities and in which the patient participates in decision-making. As a member of the clinical team, this position requires total support to the PCMH principles, policies, and procedures. Assists with patient preparation according to the protocols established for providers or required by special circumstances.

When assessing the patient, the age of the patient is considered. May assist with charge duties on occasion. Aids and guidance to clinical staff as needed. LVN will be able to work in another team in absence or need of a provider in other clinic sites as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (with or without accommodations)

Actively and accurately records in the medical record the patient information collected to include updates on medications or summaries from the patient pre-visit summary. PCMH 2C, 3C

Actively participates in a multidisciplinary team, huddles to coordinate care, scheduling and follow up along with the provider and front desk clerks to prepare for the patients scheduled, reviews opportunities for same day access, and alerts other disciplines for patients and families with and without special needs. PCMH 1A, 1B, 1G

Performs and monitors staff administering medication and vaccines orally, rectally, internally or by injections and monitor patient for drug reaction.

Attends and completes required in-service trainings such as HEALH EDU, Su Clinica trainings and other web-based courses and educational programs. Responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of others. Submits required documentation in a timely manner (credentialing requirements, license renewals, certifications, CNE attendance, etc.). Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with clinic leave policy and perform other duties as assigned.

Prepares instructs patients and collects and processes specimens for laboratory testing and alerts provider of any patient concerns or abnormal results. PCMH 5A.

Completes required electronic documents to coordinate refills, and orders diagnostic studies/exam through internal or external referral process. PCMH 2C, 3D.

Conducts appropriate screening tests (i.e. glucometers, spirometer) and follows up with provider on tests results. PCMH 5A

Engages patient and their care givers in understanding their care in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. PCMH 1F

Observes patients for changes in condition and promptly informs providers of any urgent situations needing immediate action.

Participate in quality improvement projects aimed at improving patient care outcomes for patients. PCMH 6A

Participates in providing training/education to SC employees or students when requested.

Performs patient call backs in a timely manner and documents PCMH 1.2

Performs duties within the scope of practice as delegated by provider through the use of approved standing orders and or protocols. PCMH 2C

Performs nurse coordinator duties by arriving at walk in patients, checking availability of provider's schedule. PCMH 1A

Prepares exam rooms, prepares the patients for examination, treatment, and procedures, and assists the provider.

Takes vital signs, medical history and accurately enters information into electronic medical record, and prepares

patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments. PCMH 2B

1.Teaches method of health promotion and disease prevention in accordance with individualized needs. Refers patient to appropriate resources \ referrals, social services, pharmacy, laboratory, etc. PCMH 3C

2.Verifies that patients and family members' discharge and follow up questions have been addressed and appropriate educational materials provided and documented in the electronic medical records. PCMH 3C

3. Works jointly with providers to maximize disease prevention and reinforce patient follow through with provider's orders and instructions. PCMH 3C

Laboratory Support: 1. Performs patient testing and reporting as assigned and performs laboratory tests as described in the Laboratory Manual. Performs routine waive tests with accuracy and precision under minimal/no supervision. PCMH 5A

2.Maintains adequate stock levels. PCMH 5A

3.Runs controls, Monitors QC Data and performs, documents and assures proficiency tests are submitted. PCMH 5A

4.Keeps all laboratory records on file and assists in laboratory inspection preparedness. PCMH 5A

5.Maintains instruments following manufacturer recommendation. PCMH 5A

6.Documents accurately maintaining action logs. PCMH 5A

POSITION DIRECTLY SUPERVISED: None