LVN/LPN - Liver Acquisition - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
About The Position
Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Other duties as assigned. Essential Duties: Uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan. Provides direct patient care. Administers medications. Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Schedules and receives patients. Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed. Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow Performs basic administrative duties. Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences. Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals. Takes patient histories and vital signs. Implants an effective and efficient patient flow. Performs first aid and CPR if needed. Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license. Organize pharmacy refill request for physician approval. Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner. Triages patients in person and over the telephone. Records patient information in chart//EHR according to Joint Commission standards. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent
- Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA) Valid California Vocational Nursing license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).
Nice To Haves
- 1 year Experience in an acute care or ambulatory care setting.
Responsibilities
- Escorts patients to exam rooms
- Obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list
- Monitors patient flow
- Assists physicians with minor clinical procedures
- Performs EKGs
- Prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information
- Administers medication as directed by physician
- Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed
- Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations
- Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained
- Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations
- Ensures compliance with infection control policies
- Uses and practices basic assessment
- Participates in planning
- Executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care or treatment plan
- Contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan
- Provides direct patient care
- Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Schedules and receives patients
- Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed
- Sets up exam rooms
- Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences
- Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals
- Takes patient histories and vital signs
- Implants an effective and efficient patient flow
- Performs first aid and CPR if needed
- Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license
- Organize pharmacy refill request for physician approval
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner
- Triages patients in person and over the telephone
- Records patient information in chart//EHR according to Joint Commission standards
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
