LNV/ LPN - Cardiovascular Med Cl HC1 - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$28 - $48

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, 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.
Familiarity with word processing, Microsoft Outlook, Cerner, and navigate the intranet.
Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA)
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

2 years Experience in an acute care or ambulatory care setting
LVN - Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA)

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
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