LVN Supervisor 1 - Cardiology Outpatient Services

The incumbent is responsible for sustaining an environment of intrinsic goodwill for the practice while providing optimum services to patients. The incumbent provides licensed medical support to medical care providers as a vocational nurse for the department / clinical team to which it is assigned. The incumbent is supervised by a licensed physician or registered nurse when performing duties within the vocational nurse scope of practice. The incumbent 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).

Apply By Date : December 18th, 2025, at 11 : 59 pm; interviews occurring after that time

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• Valid California State Board of Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure without restrictions.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR.
• Must provide proof of valid IV Therapy Certification and must pass the UCDHS IV Therapy verification exam
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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.
• At least three (3) years of Ambulatory Experience
• At least one (1) year Leadership Experience
• At least three (3) years of recent LVN experience
• Ability to pass the safe to practice pharmacology exam.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills that reflect the ability to supervise a specified unit of workers. Must be able to represent assigned unit serving as subject matter expert and resource person for the staff.
• Problem solving skills to independently define issues create viable solutions and exercise delegated authority to take action for prompt and satisfactory resolution.
• Ability to seek appropriate assistance from others when limit of delegated authority has been reached.
• 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.
• Skills to interview applicants utilizing effective screening techniques.
• Knowledge of standard hiring protocols.
• Ability to objectively and constructively evaluate employee performances 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.
• Ability to efficiently use computer system applications for all functions required for this position, including electronic mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and medical office management, (i.e. scheduling, template maintenance, maintenance of demographic and insurance information).
• Skill and ability to perform functions commensurate with training and experience as a medical assistant, including setting up equipment and instruments; taking and recording vital signs and health statistics; obtaining, labeling and processing specimens, and preparing requisitions for processing; preparing patients for exams and procedures; independently performing and assisting physicians with exams and procedures as described in this position description; administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Must have knowledge and ability to apply sterile technique, including wrapping and autoclaving of surgical instruments.
• 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 practices and protocols related to a medical office environment.
• 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 read / translate physician orders to ensure accurate completion.
• Knowledge of health care insurance systems, which may include Medi-Cal, MediCare, HMO, PPO, fee-for-service, county funded coverage, and workers' compensation as related to required job functions for this position, such as coordinating patient care, including but not limited to, ordering diagnostic and ancillary services, coordinate patient prescriptions, authorizations or referrals, coordinate hospital services, coordinate orders for medical supplies / equipment or as needed for billing documentation and may include knowledge sufficient to appoint patients, verify insurance eligibility and identify co-payment / co-insurance requirements.
• Knowledge of diagnostic and procedural coding sufficient to assist with identifying services performed or coordination of care, for example, office services, home care, hospice care, DME, labs, radiology, and referrals.
• Filing skills to maintain logs and files of information in alphabetical, chronological and / or numerical order, such that it is current and easily retrievable.
• Knowledge of all 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 to properly obtain and track authorizations, make referrals, coordinate hospital admissions, and explain provisions and requirements to patients.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

UC Davis Cardiology Outpatient Services provides comprehensive, innovative, and quality care for patients with heart conditions including coronary heart disease, heart valve disease (structural), heart failure (advanced cardiac therapies), heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmia), and risk factor reduction. Together our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, device technicians, medical assistants, and clerical staff strive daily to exceed patient expectations for exceptional care. The program is nationally recognized for our excellence by U.S. News and World Report, and the clinic hosts 20,000 patient visits per year.

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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