SRS - Nursing Float Pool – LVN – Per Diem -Day Shift

Sharp HealthCare•Chula Vista, CA

About The Position

The Nursing Float Pool LVN assists patients, staff, and physicians to maintain efficient operations and provide quality care and customer service to a designated patient population. The role supports clinical care and department operations, and may require assisting other departments or traveling to other sites to meet business and staffing needs. The LVN demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill within the scope of practice; assists with tests and procedures; administers and documents medications safely; prepares patients and procedure materials; documents care; responds to patient calls and needs; provides patient education in partnership with physicians; and follows infection-control practices. The role also supports patient flow, scheduling, telephone management, authorizations, inventories, quality initiatives, and department readiness. The position requires proficiency with clinical equipment and information systems, including AEHR, and the ability to respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Requirements

California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license from the California Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS).
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical skills and nursing judgment.
Ability to type at least 30 words per minute with 0–2 errors and proofread work.
Knowledge of insurance, utilization review, scheduling requirements, and front-desk support responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

One year of LVN experience in a related clinical area.
Ambulatory care experience.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
IV certification (NPTA Sterile Product Certification).

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care and assistance to patients, staff, and physicians in the assigned area and within the LVN's scope of practice.
Perform or assist with tests and procedures, prepare patients for examinations or procedures, obtain procedure or surgery consent, and prepare and label biopsies.
Administer medications safely and accurately according to guidelines and written orders, ensure required verification and patient identifiers, and document medications administered.
Document patient care accurately and complete AEHR tasks within prescribed timelines.
Listen to patients, gather relevant information, recognize urgency, route concerns to physicians, and return calls according to physician instructions.
Provide patient education and materials in partnership with physicians.
Follow universal precautions and infection-control policies and procedures.
Assist with front-desk issues, including scheduling and telephone management, and help schedule appointments as needed.
Monitor patient flow and physician schedules, complete daily tasks, and prioritize patient needs while responding to changing circumstances.
Manage telephone messages promptly, troubleshoot problem calls, and ensure reports and information are ready for patient visits.
Enter authorizations and schedule surgeries and procedures accurately and promptly.
Maintain appropriate supply levels, use supplies cost-consciously, and complete department inventories and site-inspection preparation.
Complete quality assurance assignments, support quality initiatives, maintain narcotic-control procedures and inventory, and assist with monthly prescription reconciliation.
Demonstrate knowledge of department equipment and information systems, operate and maintain equipment, and activate emergency procedures when needed.
Assist in other departments and travel to other sites as business needs arise.
Participate in clinical projects as directed by the physician or manager and continue developing clinical knowledge in partnership with physicians.