LVN: HMG Pediatrics

Hoag•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and assigned administrative supervision, the LVN provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and applicable regulatory standards. The role assists with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care; carries out prescribed interventions; supports discharge planning; and maintains accurate patient, equipment, and quality records. The LVN collaborates with other health care disciplines to provide timely, safe, quality care and helps maintain a safe, HIPAA-compliant environment for patients and staff. Duties vary by assignment. In Molecular Imaging & Therapy, the LVN supports clinical-trial recordkeeping and review, applies demographic research criteria, reviews charts against research inclusion and exclusion criteria, prepares charts, updates patient profiles, provides data as directed, and performs front-office functions. In Interventional Radiology, the LVN gives patients and support persons preoperative instructions, addresses questions and concerns, and obtains relevant patient history and home medication regimens by telephone. In Primary Care and Urgent Care, the LVN assists with special procedures, minor surgical procedures, and diagnostic exams; processes in-office tests, collects specimens, and performs procedures within the authorized scope of practice. Home Health/Hospice Float assignments provide care in home health and hospice settings throughout Orange County, with territories and assignments potentially changing daily. The LVN follows patient identification procedures, explains procedures as appropriate, handles specimens, recognizes ethical, legal, and medical dilemmas and consults appropriate personnel, assists with department equipment, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current LVN license to practice in California.
Current BLS certification.
One or more years of experience in a health care facility; specialty clinics may hire a new graduate LVN with no experience.
For Home Health: at least one year of experience in public health or home care nursing.
For Home Health and Hospice: licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements and in good working order.
For Primary Care and Urgent Care: complete the New Hire LVN course for Primary Care or Urgent Care within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience with electronic medical records.
For Hospice: community health, hospice, or medical/surgical experience; understanding of the hospice philosophy and the needs of terminally ill patients.
Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Follow patient identification procedures, provide appropriate information about procedures, and collect and handle specimens.
Assess patients and implement prescribed interventions within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
Implement and document discharge plans.
Consult appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions.
Help maintain a safe patient care environment and care for department equipment.
Complete and maintain accurate patient charting, equipment records, and quality-measure records.
Collaborate with other health care disciplines to provide timely, safe, quality care across the continuum.
Maintain a safe, HIPAA-compliant environment for patients and staff.
In Molecular Imaging & Therapy, support clinical-trial recordkeeping and review; apply demographic research criteria; review potential research patient charts using inclusion and exclusion criteria; prepare charts, update patient profiles, provide data as directed, and perform front-office functions.
In Interventional Radiology, provide preoperative instructions to patients and support persons, address questions or concerns, and obtain patient history and home medication regimens by telephone.
In Primary Care and Urgent Care, assist with special procedures, minor surgical procedures, and diagnostic exams; process in-office tests, collect specimens, and perform procedures within the authorized scope.
In Home Health/Hospice Float assignments, provide care in home health and hospice settings throughout Orange County; assignments and territories may change daily.
Perform other duties as assigned.