LVN: Hoag Clinic Resource Pool
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. Molecular Imaging & Therapy (MIT): The LVN in MIT will also support clinical trial record keeping and review. The LVN applies demographic research criteria and reviews potential research patient charts using research inclusion/exclusion criteria, prepares charts and updates patient profiles, provides data as directed. Must be able to perform front office functions. Interventional Radiology: Assist with providing the patient and/or support person(s) with all required preoperative instructions to ensure a safe procedure, while also reviewing any questions or concerns to allay any anxiety that the patient may have before their appointment. The LVN obtains critical patient history and home medication regimens via telephone with the patient and/or support person(s) in preparation for their upcoming procedure. 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. Home Health/ Hospice Float: Provides care in both the home health and hospice setting. Assignments will be throughout Orange County, patient care territories and assignments may change daily.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Current LVN License to practice in the State of California.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order (for Home Health/Hospice).
- Completion of educational courses (within 6 months of hire): New Hire LVN course – Primary Care or Urgent Care (for Primary Care and Urgent Care).
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience in a healthcare facility (Specialty Clinics can hire a new grad LVN with no experience).
- Basic keyboarding skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
- At least one (1) year of experience in the area of public health or home care nursing (for Home Health).
- Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred (for Hospice).
- Understands philosophy of hospice concept (for Hospice).
- Understands needs of the terminally ill (for Hospice).
- Phlebotomy Certification.
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.
- Provides a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for the patient and staff.
- Supports clinical trial record keeping and review (MIT).
- Applies demographic research criteria and reviews potential research patient charts (MIT).
- Prepares charts and updates patient profiles (MIT).
- Provides data as directed (MIT).
- Performs front office functions (MIT).
- Provides patient and/or support person(s) with required preoperative instructions (Interventional Radiology).
- Reviews patient questions or concerns to allay anxiety (Interventional Radiology).
- Obtains critical patient history and home medication regimens via telephone (Interventional Radiology).
- Assists medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams (Primary Care and Urgent Care).
- Processes in-office tests, collects specimens, and performs procedures (Primary Care and Urgent Care).
- Provides care in both the home health and hospice setting (Home Health/Hospice Float).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
