LVN Nursing Care Coordinator

Community Medical Centers Inc; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-m​

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

Community Medical Centers (CMC) is seeking an LVN Nursing Care Coordinator to provide skilled nursing care in a clinic-based, team-driven environment. You will collaborate with MDs, PAs, NPs, and RNs to deliver high-quality patient care across the network.

The role requires a California LVN license, MS Office and Next Gen EHR experience, and willingness to travel between sites. BLS certification is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in California.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Health Records.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Oversees medication handling and supports clinic operations.
• May supervise unlicensed staff and participate in quality/performance activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

LVN license (California)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Next Gen EHR

Job description

At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties.MISSIONWorking together to improve health and well-being in our communities.BENEFITSCompetitive PayMedical, Dental, & Vision benefits options for full-time employeesFlexible spending account for medical expensesDependent careEmployee assistance programLife InsurancePet InsuranceShort Term/Long Term Disability Insurances403(b) retirement saving plan with company match10 paid sick days/12 Holidays/Vacations days vary on positionIn Shape Discounted Gym MembershipExcellent growth and advancement opportunitiesCollaborative and diverse environmentPOSITION SUMMARY:The LVN Nursing Care Coordinator (NCC) is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to CMC patients by practicing within and to the top of their scope of practice in collaboration with and under the direction of MDs, PAs, NPs, and RNs. LVN’s report indirectly to the RN NCC under direction of the Nursing Leadership/ Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). The NCC communicates with Clinic Managers for needs relating to adequate facilities, tools, and other support systems to allow the NCC to provide excellent care to all patients.SPECIFIC DUTIES:Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Community Medical CentersImplements standardized nursing procedures for nurse-delivered careCares for all patients in collaboration with the healthcare team by utilizing skills of motivational interviewing to assist patients in setting self-management goalsCommunicates clearly and effectively by using welcoming words, proper tone of voice, appropriate body language, eye contact and smiling with every interaction.Committees and taskforcesNursing and staff meetingsTraining and continuing education activitiesPerforms general duties that contribute to the efficient workflow and safety at the clinicProvides emergency care as neededOversight of medication administration and storage/handling processes at the assigned siteDelegates appropriate tasks to unlicensed staff according to their scope of practiceAssesses skill competency of medical assistants in collaboration with the Back Office TrainerProvides feedback to Center Manager and/or CNO for employee performance evaluations and corrective actions when neededAssists other clinicians as neededComplies with and supports patient safety, infection control, quality assurance, mandated reporting, consent and confidentiality policies and proceduresMay provide supervision to unlicensed staff in the absence of other supervisors and managersPerforms skilled nursing care and provides patient education within scope of practice as established by the California LVN Board and CMC policiesProactively assumes responsibility of continuous improvement activities and is receptive to accepting other job duties as assigned and as delegated.Performs other duties as requiredMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of CaliforniaProficient with Microsoft Office computer applicationsProficient using an Electronic Health Records system/sNext Gen EHR experience is preferredAbility to travel between sites as neededExperience in an ambulatory care nursing desiredCurrent certification in basic life supportKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Work in a Care Team environment that is flexible, innovative and focuses on resultsAct professionally while representing CMC at both internal and external eventsIdentify and promote best practices in patient care while abiding by organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer and document patient careHandle multiple priorities in the performance of nursing duties and react calmly and effectively in emergency situationsAbility to listen skillfully and display a willingness and ability to acknowledge the needs, expectations, and values of others through the use of reflective listening and empathy conveyance. Responds to needs in ways that are helpful and beyond expectation.Ability to provide excellent customer service that is reflective of a culture that values trust and respectTYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in an office environment within a clinic setting. Involves frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with upset people.This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, or duties required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Community Medical Centers. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.Community Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is CMC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, national origin, race (including hair texture and hairstyle), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.