LVN Urology SRS Santee Day FT -Eligible for $7.5K New Hire Sign On Incentive

Sharp Healthcare • Santee, CA

227d • $29,410 - $44,110

About The Position

Urology is a procedural based, high acuity department. 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. Serves as a technical nursing expert for the department, including ability to safely assist/perform a multitude of highly skilled procedures with the providers in office as well as autonomously per guidelines and written physician orders.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of LVN/LPN program.
• 1 Year LVN experience in related clinical area.
• Ambulatory care experience.
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -PREFERRED
• Vocational Nurse IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification - Various-Employee provides certificate -PREFERRED

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in assigned area and within scope of practice.
• Fully successful in performing/assisting with all tests and procedures in assigned department.
• Acts as a clinical resource for assigned area.
• Administers medications safely and accurately per guidelines and written order.
• Ensures verification by licensed person and documentation of all medications administered including two (2) patient identifier verification.
• Assists with Medical Assistant medication verification in immediate area.
• Able to prepare patient for examination or procedure.
• Obtains complete and accurate consent for procedures/surgery.
• Prepares and labels biopsies in a thorough and accurate manner.
• Accurately documents patient care per protocol.
• Partners with physicians to continuously learn and expand clinical knowledge base.
• Listens to patients, collects pertinent information, recognizes the urgency of the patient's problem and routes to physicians.
• Returns phone calls according to physician instruction.
• May schedule patient appointments.
• In partnership with physician, provides specific educational material and individual teaching.
• Uses universal precautions and demonstrates knowledge of infection control policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance to PSRs in resolving issues related to front desk responsibilities including scheduling and telephone management.
• Acts as a positive role model and ensures appropriate service delivery.
• Participates in clinical projects as directed by the physician or manager.
• Organizes and completes daily requirements and responsibilities.
• Ensures prompt and efficient return of messages according to established policy.
• Monitors patient flow, physician schedules and completes daily tasks to ensure quality and meet service standards.
• Completes work within assigned hours.
• Responds to urgent and emergent situations in a calm and capable manner.
• Ensures readiness of reports and information to maximize patient visit.
• Maintains appropriate supply levels.
• 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 and travels to other sites as business needs arise.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus: $7500

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED