Sr. LVN Supervisor - Primary and Specialty Care, Century City

Description

Under the general direction of the Practice Manager, Clinical Director, and Lead MD, serves as a clinic-level supervisor responsible for clinical management, patient care, and administrative operations. Major duties include:

• Provides safe, efficient, high-quality direct patient nursing care in accordance with Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians standards.
• Oversees quality monitoring, clinical supply management, clinic workflow support, and staff education.
• Deliver care to a diverse patient population
• Maintain high standards of care
• Identify normal and abnormal signs and symptoms, and responds appropriately to life-threatening emergencies.
• Collaborate with the Ambulatory Nursing Team to ensure clinical standards and quality of care are maintained

Salary: $38.65 - $80.70/hourly

Qualifications Required:

• Possess active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification.

• Possession of active CPR BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

• 3+ years LVN experience required

• Ability to take vital signs, administer medications and obtain drug refills as needed.

• Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to the physician.

• Knowledge of symptomatology of common and or life threatening medical problems.

• Interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers.

• Performs phlebotomy, CPR, Injections, and other skills within scope of practice.

• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, Windows computer function, computer navigation, and ability to use computerized patient care systems.

• Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.

• Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone.

• Ability to lead a team with effective communication, collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards.

• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members, faculty, patients, nursing staff and others.

• Team building and leadership skills, preferably to include prior supervisory experience

Preferred:

• Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures
• Supervisory experience