Mill Creek, Washington
Warren, Ohio
Camp HIll, Pennsylvania
Posted: 31-Aug-24
Location: Santa Monica, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 141933185
Venice Family Clinic is a leader in providing comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to people in need with compassion, dignity and respect. In November 2021, Venice Family Clinic merged with South Bay Family Health Care, uniting more than a century of experience helping patients regardless of their income, insurance or immigration status. The organization now has more than 500 staff who serve 45,000 people from the Santa Monica Mountains through the South Bay. We have 17 locations plus 2 mobile clinics and an expansive street medicine program for people experiencing homelessness. Read more about us at venicefamilyclinic.org.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values of the Venice Family Clinic. We believe the professional and clinical environments are enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together.
Take on an important role as a Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse Supervisor with our Venice Family Clinic’s Homeless Program and make a difference in the community. In this position you will work with patients who are experiencing homelessness and at risk populations, and will work with our street medicine team in our mobile medical unit as well as our other clinical sites to assist the provider staff in most aspects of health care to our patients. The Sr. LVN Supervisor will be responsible for:
- Providing guidance and support to the medical assistant staff.
- Oversight of Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) performing a variety of patient care activities, such as administering injections and medications, monitoring patients' blood pressure, changing bandages, inserting catheters, and assisting with bathing or dressing.
- Helping with any problem solving needs that arise for clinic operations.
- Performing supervisory duties such as time sheet corrections/approvals, scheduling and approving time off, performance evaluations, and interviewing/training staff.
- This role will also perform other duties within scope of practice as assigned.
Note, this position is subject to the California DMV's "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
Salary Range: $36.49 - $76.05 Hourly
- Two years of work experience in providing primary care in pediatric setting.
- Experience working with homeless populations and at risk populations.
- California State Licensed Vocational Nurse (IV certified).
- Phlebotomy certification and BCLS/BLS card.
- Current California State Driver’s License and the ability to drive a mobile clinic Van.
- Skill in performing phlebotomy and skill in administering injections and immunizations.
- Effective communication skills, interpersonal skills, and skill at working independently and prioritizing assignments.
- Ability to pass a Basic Health Worker course and obtain certificate.
- Ability to prioritize and follow through on assignments, and work in a busy setting with conflicting demands.
- Knowledge of health education, public health, and medical terminology.
- Ability to travel between sites in LA County as needed.
