LVN/LPN - Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 8-hour day position for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in an Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic. The role involves providing direct patient care, administering medications, assisting physicians with procedures, and performing various administrative duties. The position requires adherence to patient privacy, safety, and infection control policies. The LVN/LPN will provide staff, logistical, and administrative assistance to the Orthopedic Clinic, including scheduling appointments, screening calls, interacting with patients, and supporting clinical operations. The role also involves entering charges, handling correspondence, and serving as a liaison between physicians and others. The nurse will take patient histories, vital signs, manage patient flow, perform first aid and CPR if needed, assist with exams and treatments, and organize pharmacy refill requests. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
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.

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, 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.
Provides day-to-day staff, logistical and administrative assistance to the Orthopedic Clinic.
Schedules appointments; screens and refers phone calls; communicates and interacts with patients; provides clerical and staff support to the Department and assists with clinical operations as required and permitted.
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.
Prepares and maintains medical records.
Performs basic secretarial and medical transcription duties.
Enter charges into the system in an accurate and timely fashion.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.