SRS - Primary Care - Nursing Float pool – LVN – Per Diem – Variable Shift

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assists patients, staff and physicians as needed to maintain a high level of efficiency of operations and customer service while providing quality care to a designated patient population. The LVN will be part of a float pool, assisting in various primary care settings as needed. This role requires flexibility to work variable shifts and potentially travel to different sites to meet staffing needs.

Requirements

California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical skill and nursing judgment.
Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute with 0-2 errors.
Ability to proof work.

Nice To Haves

1 Year LVN experience in related clinical area
Ambulatory care experience
ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association
IV Certification (NPTA Sterile Product Certification) - Various

Responsibilities

Assists patients, staff and physicians to maintain operational efficiency and customer service.
Provides quality care to a designated patient population.
Administers medications safely and accurately per guidelines and written order, ensuring verification and documentation.
Prepares patients for examination or procedure.
Obtains complete and accurate consent for procedures/surgery.
Prepares and labels biopsies accurately.
Documents patient care per protocol.
Partners with physicians to expand clinical knowledge.
Listens to patients, collects pertinent information, recognizes urgency, and routes to physicians.
Returns phone calls according to physician instruction.
May schedule patient appointments.
Provides specific educational material and individual teaching in partnership with physicians.
Uses universal precautions and demonstrates knowledge of infection control policies.
Provides assistance to PSRs in resolving front desk issues, including scheduling and telephone management.
Acts as a positive role model and ensures appropriate service delivery.
Participates in clinical projects as directed.
Organizes and completes daily requirements and responsibilities.
Ensures prompt and efficient return of messages.
Troubleshoots and resolves problem calls.
Monitors patient flow and physician schedules to ensure quality and meet service standards.
Follows policy and procedure for entering OCM and utilization of IDX.
Completes work within assigned hours.
Responds to changing circumstances and prioritizes patient needs.
Responds to urgent and emergent situations calmly and capably.
Utilizes good judgment and problem-solving ability.
Ensures readiness of reports and information to maximize patient visits.
Maintains appropriate supply levels and is cost-conscious in usage.
Participates in and prepares for site inspections and inventories.
Completes department inventories per guidelines.
Enters authorizations and schedules surgeries and procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
Assists in other departments as assigned to meet staffing needs.
Travels to other sites as business needs arise.
Successfully completes Nursing Competencies with a score of 90% or greater in each section.
Completes Quality Assurance (QA) assignments and ensures overall department compliance.
Maintains narcotic control procedures, including key management and inventory.
Assists with prescription reconciliation at the end of the month.
Supports and completes quality initiatives (P4P, BMI, DataMart, etc.).
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and Information Systems applications.
Activates emergency procedures per protocol (code, fire, etc.).
Documents patient care events thoroughly and accurately.
Manages and completes AEHR tasks per prescribed timelines.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of new applications and policies (AEHR, Abbreviations, etc.).
Demonstrates typing proficiency (minimum 30 WPM with 0-2 errors) and ability to proof work.
Possesses knowledge of insurance, utilization review, and scheduling requirements.
Supports front desk responsibilities.
Operates and maintains department equipment.