Licensed Vocational Nurse (30513)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (30513)

Ampla Health is seeking a compassionate and dependable LVN Staff Nurse to support providers and patients in our medical clinic. The LVN Staff Nurse provides clinical support, promotes efficient patient flow, and delivers quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain/document vital signs, height, and weight in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collect and process laboratory specimens according to established protocols.
• Perform diagnostic tests and administer immunizations and medications as directed.
• Assist providers with patient care, clinical messages, pharmacy calls, and follow-up needs.
• Provide patient education and support care plans and advanced directives.
• Interpret PPD skin tests and document results appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation and daily worklists.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical instruments and equipment.
• Perform laboratory equipment control testing as required.
• Prepare and stock exam rooms.
• Participate in staff meetings, required training, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all clinic, safety, and infection-control policies.
• May be required to work at other Ampla Health locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid California LVN license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient health information.
• Primary care/outpatient clinic experience preferred.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) practices preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds on wheels.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, reach, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, and twist as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Position may involve exposure to airborne and bloodborne pathogens and requires adherence to appropriate safety and infection-control procedures.

Join Ampla Health and make a difference by providing compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and community.