LVN: Hoag Medical Group Allergy

Hoag•Newport Beach, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and under assigned administrative supervision, provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards. Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Follows patient identification procedures, provides appropriate information for all patient procedures, and collects and handles specimens. Assesses and implements prescribed interventions for the patient. Implements and documents discharge plan for each patient. Recognizes that ethical/legal/medical dilemmas exist in the nursing practice and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions. Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment. Assist with the care and maintenance of department equipment. Complete and accurate charting of patient records. Complete and accurate record keeping of equipment and quality measures. Collaborate with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of care across the continuum, providing timely, safe and quality care. Responsible for providing a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for the patient and the staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Primary Care and Urgent Care: Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams. The LVN will process in office tests, collect specimens, and perform procedures within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Knowledge of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards
Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
Proficiency in charting and record keeping
Ability to collaborate with healthcare team members
Understanding of HIPAA compliance

Responsibilities

Provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Follows patient identification procedures, provides appropriate information for all patient procedures, and collects and handles specimens.
Assesses and implements prescribed interventions for the patient.
Implements and documents discharge plan for each patient.
Recognizes ethical/legal/medical dilemmas and confers with appropriate resource personnel.
Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment.
Assists with the care and maintenance of department equipment.
Completes and accurately charts patient records.
Completes and accurately records equipment and quality measures.
Collaborates with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure timely, safe, and quality care.
Provides a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for the patient and staff.
Assists medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
Processes in-office tests, collects specimens, and performs procedures within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.