LVN - SVH Ortho

Cypress Health Partners•Salinas, CA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The person in the position of Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients under the supervision of the physician. This may include assisting physician and staff in coordinating patient care and working collaboratively to help meet positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

Current Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State of California
Current CPR certification
Excellent customer service
Problem resolution skills
Critical thinking skills and ability to analyze datasets
Effective verbal and writing skills
Microsoft Office knowledge (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Demonstrates customer-focused interpersonal skills and interacts effectively with practitioners, the interdisciplinary healthcare team, community agencies, patients, and families who may have diverse opinions, values, and religious and cultural ideals.
Demonstrates ability to work autonomously and be directly accountable for results
Demonstrates flexibility
Exhibits capability to influence and negotiate individual and group decision making
Possesses skills to function effectively in a fluid, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment
Displays proven ability to positively influence behavior and outcomes
Proof of identity and legal authority to work in the U.S. is a condition of employment
Salinas Valley Health Clinics requires you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual may be required at certain clinics or during certain shifts.

Responsibilities

Assists physicians with office visits by preparing treatment rooms, recording vital signs, and entering information in EMR
Uses critical thinking to follow physician approved protocols for prescription refills, medication titration, patient education and pre- visit/ post- visit procedure instruction; utilizes appropriate physician consultation to work within the scope of practice
Process medication refill requests per clinic protocol
Demonstrates independent thinking with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Administers and documents medication following physicians' order
Assists physicians with office-based procedures and performs clinical tests within scope of practice
Manages and operates medical equipment safely and correctly.
Sterilize (autoclave) and wrap instruments.
Restock lab area daily, including all drawers and treatment trays. Maintain inventory of medications and medical supplies.
Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ healthcare errors
Communicate any patient needs to the physicians or appropriate staff
Meets departmental productivity and customer services standards.
Establishes and maintains a high level of employee morale
Performs other duties as assigned