Licensed Vocational Nurse

San Diego, CA, United States

Why work for us?

Balboa Nephrology is the largest kidney care practice in California and participates in a national Medicare program focused on value-based care.

Our Vascular Access Center performs interventional radiology procedures for dialysis vascular access and PAD.

Through our joint venture with Evergreen Nephrology we are a growing organization with opportunities for professional and personal growth.

We will help you grow in your leadership experiences while learning the new value-based care world.

Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental & vision first of the following month after hire.

Employer contribution of up to 10% of annual pay for your 401K.

Generous paid time off, plus a birthday float day off and a mental health day!

Company paid life insurance.

Join a fast-growing field - employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 32 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Voted Top Workplace of San Diego 2017 and 2020 - 2023!

Our Values : Patient-centered I Accountability I Respect I Innovation I Data-Driven

Our Mission: to consistently deliver superior care - Balboa Care - to every patient with kidney disease.

Work Location: On-Site, 2 schedule options available:

Option 1: Monday / Wednesday / Friday (must be able to work up to 32 hours per week for cross-coverage as necessary)

Option 2: Tuesday / Thursday (must be able to work up to 24hours per week for cross-coverage as necessary)

Short Description/Overview:

The part-time Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for assisting the clinical team during pre- and post-procedure activities. Gathers pre-treatment patient data, maintains prescription drug logs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Physician, monitors patients post-procedure, assists in overall patient care.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Duties:

In this position, you will be responsible for the following duties (among others):

Provide required ongoing patient information to the interventionist and clinical team during pre- and post-procedures activities to deliver vascular access care to the patient.

Maintain radiation safety when C-Arm is in use in the procedure room

Assist in procedure room preparation, maintain sterile techniques in the procedure room, assist with pre-and post-procedures including assessment and discharge

Assist in recovery room patient care following vascular access procedures

Gather patient clinical information prior to procedures including patient assessments and patient history for Physician review

Keep clear and accurate patient medical records

Maintain up-to-date narcotic drug log under the supervision of the Registered Nurse

Serve as surgical technologist during procedures as necessary

Assist in maintaining inventory count

Communicate with dialysis facilities to monitor post-care as directed by Manager

Observe all OSHA and radiation safety monitoring policies

Assist in moving patients within the center

Assist in scheduling patients, as needed

Participate in access center community education activities and programs

Other duties required to adequately fulfill the duties of your position include

Work overtime with little or no notice as needed

Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed

Know, understand, and follow company guidelines, policies and procedures policies

Know, understand, and comply with all clinical and business policies and procedures

Other duties and tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Certificate of completion of licensed state Practical or Vocational Nurse program accredited within the state of issue

Current state LPN or LVN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Proficiency with computer applications and Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in electronic medical records system

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years' clinical nursing experience in dialysis, critical care or medical/surgical

Experience using EPIC electronic medical record system

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Required Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Must have ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a team

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Pay Range:

$32.00/hour and up, depending on experience

Other Considerations:

Background check required

Travel to other sites located within San Diego County may be required

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory duties - No

Language Skills

While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, read, write, type and respond in English and understand clinical/medical vocabulary written and spoken.

Vision Requirements

Vision requirements include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and see color.

Physical Demands

Physical requirements may vary slightly and should be reviewed with your manger. In general, this position requires the ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted; ability to stand for extended periods of time and to perform repetitive stooping, walking, stretching, reaching and some sitting; ability to use full range of body motions required to lift patients, wear a lead apron, and lift and move supplies.

Work Environment

Job required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate personal protection measures is required for every healthcare provider in these positions. Require to routinely use standard office equipment such as laptop, computer, mouse, and photocopier.

About Balboa United

Beginning in 1973, Balboa has grown from two physicians to a comprehensive nephrology team of 52 board certified physicians and 8 advanced practitioners. On January 1, 2018, Balboa Nephrology Medical Group (BNMG) launched Balboa United, a full-service medical practice management services organization. From one small office, BNMG now has 24 clinical offices throughout San Diego, Imperial, Orange and Riverside counties. In addition to office and hospital-based patient care, Balboa physicians manage the dialysis treatments of approximately 4,500 patients at 88 dialysis centers and conduct Nephrology based clinical research at 6 centers throughout Imperial and San Diego counties (California Institute of Renal Research).

*EEO Statement Balboa United is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Our Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion (including religious dress & grooming), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, registered domestic partner status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Balboa United, including managers and co-workers. If you believe you have been subjected to any form of unlawful discrimination, submit a written complaint to your manager or Human Resources (HR). Your complaint should be specific and should include the names of the individuals involved and the names of any witnesses. If you need assistance with your complaint, or if you prefer to make a complaint in person, contact the Company's Human Resources Department. We will immediately undertake an effective, thorough, and objective investigation and attempt to resolve the situation.