LVN/LPN - Urology Clinic HC3 - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$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, 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. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is an individual with specific knowledge and technical skills to assist the Registered Nurse in providing care for a designated group of patients. The LVN utilizes the Nursing Process to provide therapeutic care to a specific population of patients, under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Assists in the implementation and evaluation of the delivery of patient care. Under guidance of clinical supervisor, registered nurse or physician, provides individualized, direct patient care to promote restoration of health and achievement of patient health goals. Performs nursing functions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, established standards of nursing care and practices, and licensure limitations. 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. 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. 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. Promotes security by alerting appropriate personnel for safety, fire and other unsafe situations. Reports any unusual occurrences to supervisor. Assists in coverage for switchboard, appointment system, and reception area, as needed. Cleans, wraps and autoclaves instruments. Sets up surgical trays and assists surgeons during surgical procedures. Assists and/or transports patients to exam rooms or surgical suites. Takes specimens to laboratory and returns with reports. Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory. Photocopies, collates, faxes, distributes, mails, performs errands. Reads and prioritizes incoming mail. Handles or routes as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word as well as Internet access and utilization.
Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input
Must have keen observational, decision-making, and communication skills.
Ability to follow orders and work under close supervision
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)
Certification - Job Relevant Must have passed NCLEX-PN licensing examination

Nice To Haves

2 years Experience in an acute care or ambulatory care 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
Other duties as assigned
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
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
Promotes security by alerting appropriate personnel for safety, fire and other unsafe situations
Reports any unusual occurrences to supervisor
Assists in coverage for switchboard, appointment system, and reception area, as needed
Cleans, wraps and autoclaves instruments
Sets up surgical trays and assists surgeons during surgical procedures
Assists and/or transports patients to exam rooms or surgical suites
Takes specimens to laboratory and returns with reports
Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory
Photocopies, collates, faxes, distributes, mails, performs errands
Reads and prioritizes incoming mail. Handles or routes as appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned