LVN/LPN - GI Liver Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$28 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

LVN/LPN - GI Liver Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union) 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. As an integral part of the Department, provide smooth outpatient flow resulting in optimum patient satisfaction and clinic operation. The Licensed Vocational/Practice Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to varied patient populations and their families. 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, and prescription management as directed by physician. Schedules diagnostic tests and surgeries as 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. Must be highly flexible, enthusiastic, have a proactive approach, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, work efficiently under pressure and work efficiently in a team environment. Must be comfortable with computers. Must be willing to travel throughout the Keck Medicine of USC Community (on campus, satellite practices) to cover practice integrations, vacations, illnesses, holidays, and leave of absences. Hours may vary depending on assignments. Performs 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. 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. Implants an effective and efficient patient flow. Performs first aid and CPR if needed. Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license. Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner. Triages patients in person and over the telephone. Performs other duties as assigned. Schedules diagnostic tests and surgeries as ordered by the physician as needed. Takes patient histories and vital signs and documents accordingly in the EMR. Organizes pharmacy refill request for physician approval. Records patient information in chart//EHR according to regulatory standards.

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)
LVN - Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA) IV certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

2 years Experience in an acute care or ambulatory care, or surgical 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
Administers medications
Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration
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
Implants an effective and efficient patient flow
Performs first aid and CPR if needed
Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license
Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner
Triages patients in person and over the telephone
Schedules diagnostic tests and surgeries as ordered by the physician as needed
Takes patient histories and vital signs and documents accordingly in the EMR
Organizes pharmacy refill request for physician approval
Records patient information in chart//EHR according to regulatory standards