LVN Charge Nurse Float

Company: Family Health Centers of San Diego
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

Impact Lives, Impact CommunityFamily Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.Job RolesActively participates in LEAN/HONSHA trainings and serves as a member of the Core Team. Actively participates in other clinical initiatives, such as clinical quality outcomes, to achieve goals and metrics.Builds positive relationships, inspires others to perform at a higher level, prepares career development plans and retains an accountable workforce.Coaches and counsels staff and administers appropriate disciplinary action in a timely manner.Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary care team and support services, including Physicians, PSRs, Medical Assistants, and others. Attends department meetings.Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, ensures subordinate staff complete documentation per department standards. Includes documenting patient history.Consistently follows Policies and Procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes.Keeps clinic work-flow moving, focusing on productivity and efficiency, including assigning lunch times and breaks, ensuring exam room is set up, ordering supplies and vaccines to ensure correct supply is on hand, supporting provider productivity, reviewing patient problem list prior to visit with provider, and calling in refills to pharmacy.Keeps site in compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care requirements.Participates in continuous improvement activities and ensures appropriate Lean tools (i.e., 5S, A3) are deployed and results are evaluated and/or measured.Performs Waive Testing and Phlebotomy if appropriate training has been completed.Provides/ensures staff receive all new hire and annual trainings on time.Performs other duties as assigned.Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations3 years of experience in an ambulatory care setting or similar setting preferred.California State Board LVN License required.Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.Graduation from a recognized practical nursing programHigh School Graduate (or GED equivalent).Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Age 21; Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 7 years.Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)Ability to participate collaboratively with multi-disciplinary care team.Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.Able to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments.Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appts, etc.).Bilingual (Read, Speak & Write) in English/ Spanish preferred.Effective training and coaching skills; ability to drive results and achieve objectives through others.Knowledge of child, adolescent, and adult health care issues.Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques, including performance management and employee development.Knowledge of, and ability to perform, clinic-based nursing tasks.Physical Requirements/Working EnvironmentBending (neck): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Bending (waist): RARELY (0-1 HRS)Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: NEVERCarrying 25 - 50 lbs: NEVERCarrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERCarrying 75 lbs: NEVERClimbing (ladder): NEVERClimbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS)Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: REGULAR DRIVING (MORE THAN 3 DAYS/WEEK)Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: NOExposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office suppliesFine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Kneeling: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: NEVERLifting 25 - 50 lbs: NEVERLifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERLifting over 75 lbs: NEVERPower Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Pulling 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERPulling over 75 lbs: NEVERPushing 0 - 10 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Pushing 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Pushing 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERPushing over 75 lbs: NEVERReaching (above shoulder level): RARELY (0-1 HRS)Reaching (below shoulder level): RARELY (0-1 HRS)Repetitive use of hand: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)Simple Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Sitting: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)Standing: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Twisting: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Use of Personal Protective Equipment: As established by Department StandardsWalking: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Working around equipment and machinery: Office equipmentAges of Patients Served: ALLIn the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.$31.00 - $37.65If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

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