LVN/LPN - Downtown Multispecialty Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California•Sacramento, CA

1d•$29 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The LVN/LPN provides direct patient care and clinical and administrative support in a downtown multispecialty clinic. The role escorts and schedules patients, records vital signs and medication information, prepares charts and exam rooms, assists physicians with exams and minor procedures, administers medications as directed, performs EKGs and venipuncture, and collects specimens using appropriate techniques. The LVN/LPN also monitors and manages daily patient flow, triages patients, and supports individualized care plans and treatment plans. Administrative duties include handling patient, physician, and pharmacy calls; preparing correspondence; scheduling diagnostic tests; organizing pharmacy refill requests for physician approval; obtaining prior authorizations; receiving and sorting faxes; maintaining equipment and office supply inventory; and providing backup administrative support to Executive Programs. The position may establish or revise work-center and staff schedules with input from the clinic director. The role protects patient privacy and confidentiality, maintains a safe environment, and complies with infection-control policies and applicable standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with physicians, staff, and patients.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and internet access and utilization.
Excellent customer service behavior.
Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information.
Ability to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California Department of Consumer Affairs.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) is required within LA City; if the card is not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and maintained through renewal before expiration.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a surgical care, acute care, or ambulatory care setting.
LVN Intravenous Therapy Certification (California Department of Consumer Affairs).

Responsibilities

Use basic assessment skills, participate in planning, carry out interventions according to the care or treatment plan, and contribute to evaluation of individualized interventions.
Provide direct patient care and administer medications as directed.
Communicate professionally with patients, physicians, staff, and multidisciplinary care teams for patient care, education, and collaboration.
Schedule and receive patients; prepare charts before appointments, including pertinent X-rays and laboratory work, and arrange special equipment as needed.
Set up exam rooms, assist physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license, and monitor patient flow.
Take patient histories and vital signs and record patient information in the chart or EHR according to Joint Commission standards.
Perform EKGs, venipuncture using methods such as syringe, vacutainer, blood culture, and finger stick, and collect specimens using proper techniques.
Triage patients in person and by telephone.
Perform administrative duties, answer and return patient, physician, and pharmacy calls, write correspondence, receive and sort incoming faxes, and obtain prior authorizations.
Schedule diagnostic tests ordered by physicians and organize pharmacy refill requests for physician approval.
Manage daily patient flow and adjust clinical staff schedules to support quality, patient-centered care; establish and revise work-center and related staff schedules with input from the clinic director.
Oversee equipment and office supply inventory and provide backup administrative support to Executive Programs when needed.
Serve as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.
Perform first aid and CPR if needed.
Maintain patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality; maintain a safe environment and comply with infection-control policies and safety regulations.
Work independently and as part of a team to complete duties in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.