LVN Level II
Description
Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Level II
Department: Quality Clinical Operations
About the Role:
Astrana Health is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our rapidly expanding Dynamic Team. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse Level II, you will play a crucial role in providing direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse practitioner. Your responsibilities will include following the prescribed care plan, administering treatments, and collaborating closely with team members to ensure positive patient outcomes.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse practitioner, adhering to the established care plan and treatment protocols.
- Document patient services accurately and promptly to maintain comprehensive records reflecting the plan of care.
- Educate patients and their families/caregivers on relevant diagnoses and self-care strategies.
- Assist in coordinating post-acute care services, communicating identified needs to the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in program-specific initiatives, such as Timely Follow Up (TFU) calls and the All-Condition Readmissions (ACR) program.
- Utilize equipment and supplies efficiently and effectively to ensure optimal patient care.
- Reinforce hospital discharge instructions and medication adherence with patients, families, and caregivers.
- Report urgent patient medical issues or conditions directly to the supervising nurse practitioner.
- Perform tasks including patient blood draws, bone density scans, and glucometer kit teaching, as well as facilitating home visits or telehealth sessions as needed.
- Engage in personal and professional development activities, including participation in quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervising nurse or nurse practitioner.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
- Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting, home health, or community health.
- Current LVN licensure in the State of California
- Demonstrates adherence to accepted professional standards and scope of practice.
- Must possess a valid driver's license, access to insured transportation in good working order, and flexibility to work weekends as needed.
- Familiarity with the philosophy of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) is preferred.
You’re great for the role if:
- Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent organizational abilities.
- Highly motivated and capable of working effectively within multiple teams simultaneously.
Who We Are:
Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) is a physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare management company. We are building and operating a novel, integrated, value-based healthcare delivery platform to empower our physicians to provide the highest quality of end-to-end care for their patients in a cost-effective manner. Our mission is to combine our clinical experience, best-in-class delivery network, and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to healthcare, and make the US healthcare system more efficient.
Our platform currently empowers over 10,000 physicians to provide care for ~1 million patients nationwide. Our rapid growth and unique position at the intersection of all major healthcare stakeholders (payer, provider, and patient) gives us an unparalleled opportunity to combine clinical and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to quality healthcare, and reduce the waste in the US healthcare system.
Our Values:
- Put Patients First
- Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
- Operate with Integrity & Excellence
- Be Innovative
- Work As One Team
Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions:
- This position will follow a hybrid work structure where the expectation is to work both in office and at home after a 2 week in-person training period. The office is located at 568 W. Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
- The total compensation target pay range for this role is: $28-32 per hour. The salary range represents our national target range for this role.
Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [email protected] to request an accommodation.
Additional Information:
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.