Northern Valley Indian Health
Community Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Northern Valley Indian Health, Woodland, California, United States, 95776
Overview
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) engages Native American patients in developing self-management health plans in addition to assisting with referrals, home/clinic/community visits, and specialized community health education programs/events. Programs may include chronic disease prevention, tobacco use prevention, senior health and wellness, injury prevention, and other community health promotion/disease prevention projects, activities and programs. Priorities of patient education include illness prevention, health promotion, individual, family and community needs assessment, promoting healthy goals, and coordinates community health programs and services under the direction of the Community Health and Outreach Director. The LVN performs routine technical nursing duties within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act and maintains standards consistent with the level of care set by Title 22. Essential Job Functions
The following list is not exhaustive but provides a representative summary of major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to: Provide care coordination services for an assigned caseload to support patients with health care needs through phone consultations, home visits, clinic appointments and/or community contacts. Create a patient-centered self-management plan that integrates lifestyle interventions to assist patients in successfully meeting improved health goals. Work in collaboration with all providers involved in the patient’s care to develop and facilitate attainment of identified self-management goals. Educate patients, families, and communities on the importance of preventative and wellness, health-promoting lifestyle interventions, such as: immunizations, promotion of health screenings, smoking prevention and cessation, nutritional counseling, obesity reduction and prevention, increasing physical activity, substance use prevention/early intervention and harm reduction, and promoting independence and skill development related to disease self-management and self-administration of medications. Oversees referral program, provides support to CHW/CHRs of those assigned to them, and maintains a tracking system of all internal and external referrals. Facilitates and participates in program quality improvement projects, as well as Government Performance Results Act (GPRA) activities to improve program workflows and patient health outcomes. Performs screening tests (blood sugar, A1c, vital signs and measurements: height & weight) as per NVIH procedure. Networks with community agencies to establish partnerships that align with the mission of NVIH to impact the health of the communities served. Seeks additional funding sources through grants for program development within the departments. Provides guidance and coordination of patient services provided by Community Health Workers/Community Health Representatives in the absence of the Community Health RN Coordinator. Other duties as assigned. All NVIH Employees Are Expected To
Provide the highest possible level of service to patients; Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees; Maintain safe practices; and Abide by current NVIHs policies and procedures. Required Experience
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to successfully perform their duties. Current, active California Vocational Nurse license. Minimum six (6) months experience, including but not limited to medical/clinical setting. LVN and/or two (2) years experience preferred. Effectively communicate in a clear, concise manner, including but not limited to public speaking. Work independently under limited supervision, prioritize work assignments, show excellent organizational skills, and work well under pressure of deadlines. Demonstrates understanding of age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served by adapting style, treatment and plan to each population. Ability to use electronic health records and maintain current, accurate medical records, charts and health plans. Familiarity with Microsoft applications, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, & Teams. Ability to travel and operate a GSA vehicle for business purposes. Affiliation or experience in transcultural nursing helpful. Native Preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Native applicants in accordance with Native Preference in hiring practices. In other than the above, Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer. Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision package; company-paid life insurance & long term disability (LTD); generous PTO package; paid holiday; retirement plan participation opportunity. Keyword: case management, community health, public health Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Medical Practices
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The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) engages Native American patients in developing self-management health plans in addition to assisting with referrals, home/clinic/community visits, and specialized community health education programs/events. Programs may include chronic disease prevention, tobacco use prevention, senior health and wellness, injury prevention, and other community health promotion/disease prevention projects, activities and programs. Priorities of patient education include illness prevention, health promotion, individual, family and community needs assessment, promoting healthy goals, and coordinates community health programs and services under the direction of the Community Health and Outreach Director. The LVN performs routine technical nursing duties within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act and maintains standards consistent with the level of care set by Title 22. Essential Job Functions
The following list is not exhaustive but provides a representative summary of major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to: Provide care coordination services for an assigned caseload to support patients with health care needs through phone consultations, home visits, clinic appointments and/or community contacts. Create a patient-centered self-management plan that integrates lifestyle interventions to assist patients in successfully meeting improved health goals. Work in collaboration with all providers involved in the patient’s care to develop and facilitate attainment of identified self-management goals. Educate patients, families, and communities on the importance of preventative and wellness, health-promoting lifestyle interventions, such as: immunizations, promotion of health screenings, smoking prevention and cessation, nutritional counseling, obesity reduction and prevention, increasing physical activity, substance use prevention/early intervention and harm reduction, and promoting independence and skill development related to disease self-management and self-administration of medications. Oversees referral program, provides support to CHW/CHRs of those assigned to them, and maintains a tracking system of all internal and external referrals. Facilitates and participates in program quality improvement projects, as well as Government Performance Results Act (GPRA) activities to improve program workflows and patient health outcomes. Performs screening tests (blood sugar, A1c, vital signs and measurements: height & weight) as per NVIH procedure. Networks with community agencies to establish partnerships that align with the mission of NVIH to impact the health of the communities served. Seeks additional funding sources through grants for program development within the departments. Provides guidance and coordination of patient services provided by Community Health Workers/Community Health Representatives in the absence of the Community Health RN Coordinator. Other duties as assigned. All NVIH Employees Are Expected To
Provide the highest possible level of service to patients; Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees; Maintain safe practices; and Abide by current NVIHs policies and procedures. Required Experience
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to successfully perform their duties. Current, active California Vocational Nurse license. Minimum six (6) months experience, including but not limited to medical/clinical setting. LVN and/or two (2) years experience preferred. Effectively communicate in a clear, concise manner, including but not limited to public speaking. Work independently under limited supervision, prioritize work assignments, show excellent organizational skills, and work well under pressure of deadlines. Demonstrates understanding of age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served by adapting style, treatment and plan to each population. Ability to use electronic health records and maintain current, accurate medical records, charts and health plans. Familiarity with Microsoft applications, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, & Teams. Ability to travel and operate a GSA vehicle for business purposes. Affiliation or experience in transcultural nursing helpful. Native Preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Native applicants in accordance with Native Preference in hiring practices. In other than the above, Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer. Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision package; company-paid life insurance & long term disability (LTD); generous PTO package; paid holiday; retirement plan participation opportunity. Keyword: case management, community health, public health Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Medical Practices
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