Licensed Vocational Nurse

Exer Urgent Care•Beaumont, CA

3d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is clinically responsible for all patients in a department. The LVN delegates tasks to ancillary back-office staff based on scope of practice and coordinates care with providers. The position prioritizes safe, high-quality patient care, supports patient flow, and contributes to quality improvement and inventory monitoring. It is center-based in a clinical setting with moderate noise and potential exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted Licensed Vocational Nurse diploma/license.
At least 1 year of prior clinical experience.
IV/Phlebotomy certification.
Comfort with IV administration, phlebotomy, processing blood and urine labs, injections, ear lavage, and performing EKGs.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, with some bending and stooping; use manual dexterity for clinical requirements; and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Model a positive work ethic and genuine, caring, and friendly behavior.
Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally, adapting communication to the audience and helping patients feel informed and understood.
Contribute as a dependable team player, provide ideas and feedback, and complete goals and commitments while keeping up with the center's workflow.
Adhere to standards of business conduct and compliance.
Prioritize patient safety, satisfaction, dignity, comfort, and safety needs.
Provide excellent patient care and exercise nursing autonomy while coordinating care with an emergency department physician.
Triage patients and obtain vital signs, a thorough history, and a nursing assessment.
Explain procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation and understanding and reduce apprehension.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments using approved nursing techniques.
Delegate tasks to clinical staff within scope of practice and manage patient flow through communication with all disciplines.
Prepare equipment and assist providers during patient treatment and examinations.
Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify providers of patient conditions, changes, drug or treatment reactions, and significant incidents.
Respond to life-saving situations according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols, including running codes.
Provide direct patient care interventions within scope of practice and as ordered by the provider.
Initiate individualized patient education, including instruction for patients and families, as prescribed by the provider or policy.
Maintain, check, and use laboratory and testing equipment.
Follow up with patients to support good outcomes and assist with further treatment as necessary.
Follow standard and disease-specific precautions, practice proper handwashing, and use personal protective equipment.
Maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Participate in quality improvement activities and monitor inventory and supplies.
Be mindful of procedure and equipment costs and act as a steward for the company.
Provide weekend coverage, including 3–4 Saturdays or Sundays per month.