Lvn Supervisor

**Job Summary**

The LVN Supervisor is responsible for sustaining an environment of intrinsic good will for the practice while providing optimum services to patients. The LVN Supervisor provides licensed medical support to medical care providers as a vocational nurse for the department/clinical team to which it is assigned. The LVN Supervisor is supervised by a licensed physician or registered nurse when performing duties within the vocational nurse scope of practice. The LVN Supervisor works under the direction of clinic/department management for administrative purposes, including customer service, professional behavior & development, assignment & scheduling of work, and performance of job functions not requiring supervision by an LIP. This position functions under the direction of a clinic manager (practice manager or nurse manager) to supervise a group of employees and provide accountability as delegated for the day-to-day operations of the designated clinic location(s).

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June 23, 2024 at 11:59 pm; Interviews may occur at any time

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Valid current California licensure as a vocational nurse.
- American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification or UCDH-issued CPR certification.
- If required by position, must provide proof of valid IV Therapy Certification
- Must provide documentation of graduation from an accredited school of vocational nursing, or completion of education and experience as a corpsman in the United States military.
- Minimum of four (4) years of recent LVN experience.
- Minimum two (2) years recent experience in Primary Care or Specialty Care.
- Knowledge of standard hiring protocols. Skills to interview applicants utilizing effective screening techniques. Ability to objectively and constructively evaluate employee performance relating to specific job description, standards of performance and goals. Ability to train, supervise, offer conflict resolution. Administer disciplinary action; initiate and follow through with corrective action up to and including dismissal. Ability to understand human motivation and needs and encourage employee development and initiative.
- Organizational skills to prioritize, coordinate, and direct a variety of concurrent assignments in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to adjust to changing workload or assignments and pressures of increased workload or deadlines. Ability to establish priorities for own work within stated guidelines; respond flexibly to changes in priorities; and maintain work effectiveness in a setting with a high volume of patient activity and frequent interruptions.
- Knowledge of common medications, indications, dosage ranges, dilutions, side effects, and potential toxicity, and typical allergic reactions..
- Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, with ability to recognize the abnormal.
- Observation skills to detect changes in patient’s condition and potential adverse reactions to treatments.
- Knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to communicate effectively with patients, health care providers and insurance company representatives regarding appointments, services, procedures, authorizations and referrals.
- Ability to accurately interpret physician orders to ensure complete and up-to-date patient records.
- Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all co-workers; to consistently interact with patients and other members of the public with patience, courtesy and professionalism, both in person and on the telephone; and to effectively respond to individuals who may be angry or upset. Ability to project an attitude of professionalism and service orientation and be able to instill this attitude in staff. Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with all levels of staff, patients and providers.
- Problem solving skills to independently define a problem identify the resources available to help solve the problem, create viable solutions and take the necessary action to implement problem resolution and ensure prompt and satisfactory resolution.
- Decision making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to take action and to appropriately seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached.
- Writing skills, using proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation, sufficient to compose messages and/or routine correspondence, which is clear, concise and easy to understand.
- Knowledge of clinic’s practices and protocols related to medical records, medical assisting, nursing support, and other business and office procedures.
- Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, and guidelines governing medical records; confidentiality, privacy, and provision to others, including HIPAA.
- Basic knowledge of health care insurance systems as related to required job functions for this position, including Medicare, Medi-Cal, HMO, PPO, fee-for-service, and workers’ compensation, sufficient