Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Operations the Sr. LVN Coordinator is responsible for monitoring staff and performing associated nursing services. This requires direct nursing care, medication administration as outlined by program protocol, patient flow coordination, training and monitoring staff. Interact with staff, patients, faculty and residents to maximize patient care, patient and physician satisfaction. Administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to: coordination and monitor; work in collaboration with Director of Clinical Operations on adjust staffing on a daily basis to maintain efficient operations; ensure JCAHO standards are maintained at all times; and ensure maintenance of facility. The Sr. LVN Coordinator is responsible for participating in Quality Assurance process.

Salary Range: $34.61 - $45.66 Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

Current

California LVN license

Possession

of current BCLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart

Association

IV

certification

Experience

working with neurological patient population

Experience

working with psychiatric patient population

Excellent

blood withdrawal skills

Ability

to accurately screen and triage acute patients

Working knowledge of abnormal laboratory values

Ability

to recognize and intervene in emergency situations.

Skill

in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of

instruments and supplies required to perform clinical procedures and physical

examinations.

Ability

to effectively elicit pertinent clinical information such as presenting

complaints from patients and referring professional, and make appropriate

assignments based on established guidelines.

Ability

to accept direction from administration and act promptly

Ability

to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients,

peers, physicians and administrators

Skill

in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and

visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion.

Ability

to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families,

and general public in a high volume, public setting

Skill

in performing with frequent interruptions and/or distractions including the

ability to accept equivocal circumstances and responds to changing priorities

and deadlines.

Ability

to maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference and hostility.

Ability

to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential

information using discretion and judgment.

Preferred:

Working

knowledge of outpatient practice operations

Working

knowledge of UC patient registration system, appointment scheduling system and

order entry system.

Spanish

speaking skills

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