LVN: Hoag Medical Group

Hoag • Tustin, CA

4h

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and under assigned administrative supervision, provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards. Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Follows patient identification procedures, provides appropriate information for all patient procedures, and collects and handles specimens. Assesses and implements prescribed interventions for the patient.
Implements and documents discharge plan for each patient. Recognizes that ethical/legal/medical dilemmas exist in the nursing practice and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions. Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment. Assist with the care and maintenance of department equipment. Complete and accurate charting of patient records. Complete and accurate record keeping of equipment and quality measures. Collaborate with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of care across the continuum, providing timely, safe and quality care. Responsible for providing a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for the patient and the staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Primary Care and Urgent Care: Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams. The LVN will process in office tests, collect specimens, and perform procedures within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
• Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Follows patient identification procedures, provides appropriate information for all patient procedures, and collects and handles specimens.
• Assesses and implements prescribed interventions for the patient.
• Implements and documents discharge plan for each patient.
• Recognizes that ethical/legal/medical dilemmas exist in the nursing practice and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions.
• Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment.
• Assist with the care and maintenance of department equipment.
• Complete and accurate charting of patient records.
• Complete and accurate record keeping of equipment and quality measures.
• Collaborate with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of care across the continuum, providing timely, safe and quality care.
• Responsible for providing a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for the patient and the staff.
• Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
• Process in office tests, collect specimens, and perform procedures within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed