Urgent Care LVN ($7,000 sign on bonus)

Regal Medical Group•Burbank, CA

8h•$32 - $35

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Assist patients to exam rooms and obtain complete and accurate vital signs. Obtains and documents all pertinent information in patient’s charts. Provides quality patient care by using knowledge and skill in the implementation of the nursing process, makes a comprehensive assessment of the nursing needs of the patient. Applies theoretical knowledge in clinical practice. Consistently assesses the patient physiological/psychological needs during health care encounters and takes appropriate actions. Assists providers with routine procedures as needed and provides appropriate nursing care for patients before, during and after procedures. Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds promptly to ensure patient care and safety by notifying health care provider and initiating care. Anticipate, assist and perform procedures ordered by the phone. Safely administers medications, IVs and treatments as ordered by the physicians and other providers according to established policies / procedures and state laws. Accurately documents all observations, interventions and patients’ responses to treatment. Interprets and resorts obvious and subtle data which indicate that the patient may be at risk. Perform services which require the skills and licensure of an LVN. Participate in the planning and development of programs for infusion, wound care, education, etc. Provide some oversight with the Back Office Supervisor and Office Manager of the Medical Office Staff. Maintain timely patient flow and room availability. Maintain patient safety and confidentiality. Reinforce patient education by identifying educational needs and participating in patient teaching. Stock and maintain exam rooms, nursing stations and individual workstations. Participate in unit duties such as cleaning and sterilizing instruments and ordering supplies. Maintain a current, accurate surgical log, procedure log, lab log and patient tickler files, as appropriate. Maintain and monitor all equipment used for patient care and testing. Report any discrepancy to supervisor. Assist with training and orientation of new personnel. Acts as a resource person and mentor for LVNs, MAs and other personnel. Delegates and supervises assigned staff. Actively participate in nursing QI by anticipating potential problems/issues, participating in the problem solving process, providing solutions and evaluating outcome. Ensure appropriate handling and accurate documentation of all medications ordered by the provider. Knowledgeable with referral system and ensures accurate and timely follow through with all referrals generated. Universal precautions utilized in all patient care. Perform general front office duties such as: Greets visitors, patients and guests Answers phones Schedules patient appointments Calls patients to confirm upcoming appointments Follow up calls per physician’s order- patient call reminders for no show Collects fee tickets/reconciles with arrived appointments Reviews fee tickets for completeness of documentation/coding Prepares fee tickets, payments to send to billing service Copies charts, forms & documents as needed Copies chart notes for billing Answers and addresses patient inquiries, questions and concerns Handles, contains and disposes of infectious waste in accordance with federal OSHA regulations and Lakeside Community Healthcare policy. Follows and promotes all CLIA guidelines. Serves as a positive role model by demonstrating a positive attitude and professional demeanor including appropriate dress and appearance. Wears identification badge at all times. Other duties as directed by management.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted LVN License in the State of CA.
Current CPR certification.
3 years hospital, medical office experience.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification preferred
Managed Care experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist patients to exam rooms and obtain complete and accurate vital signs.
Obtains and documents all pertinent information in patient’s charts.
Provides quality patient care by using knowledge and skill in the implementation of the nursing process, makes a comprehensive assessment of the nursing needs of the patient.
Applies theoretical knowledge in clinical practice. Consistently assesses the patient physiological/psychological needs during health care encounters and takes appropriate actions.
Assists providers with routine procedures as needed and provides appropriate nursing care for patients before, during and after procedures. Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds promptly to ensure patient care and safety by notifying health care provider and initiating care.
Anticipate, assist and perform procedures ordered by the phone.
Safely administers medications, IVs and treatments as ordered by the physicians and other providers according to established policies / procedures and state laws.
Accurately documents all observations, interventions and patients’ responses to treatment.
Interprets and resorts obvious and subtle data which indicate that the patient may be at risk.
Perform services which require the skills and licensure of an LVN.
Participate in the planning and development of programs for infusion, wound care, education, etc.
Provide some oversight with the Back Office Supervisor and Office Manager of the Medical Office Staff.
Maintain timely patient flow and room availability.
Maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
Reinforce patient education by identifying educational needs and participating in patient teaching.
Stock and maintain exam rooms, nursing stations and individual workstations.
Participate in unit duties such as cleaning and sterilizing instruments and ordering supplies.
Maintain a current, accurate surgical log, procedure log, lab log and patient tickler files, as appropriate.
Maintain and monitor all equipment used for patient care and testing. Report any discrepancy to supervisor.
Assist with training and orientation of new personnel. Acts as a resource person and mentor for LVNs, MAs and other personnel. Delegates and supervises assigned staff.
Actively participate in nursing QI by anticipating potential problems/issues, participating in the problem solving process, providing solutions and evaluating outcome.
Ensure appropriate handling and accurate documentation of all medications ordered by the provider.
Knowledgeable with referral system and ensures accurate and timely follow through with all referrals generated.
Universal precautions utilized in all patient care.
Perform general front office duties such as: Greets visitors, patients and guests Answers phones Schedules patient appointments Calls patients to confirm upcoming appointments Follow up calls per physician’s order- patient call reminders for no show Collects fee tickets/reconciles with arrived appointments Reviews fee tickets for completeness of documentation/coding Prepares fee tickets, payments to send to billing service Copies charts, forms & documents as needed Copies chart notes for billing Answers and addresses patient inquiries, questions and concerns
Handles, contains and disposes of infectious waste in accordance with federal OSHA regulations and Lakeside Community Healthcare policy. Follows and promotes all CLIA guidelines.
Serves as a positive role model by demonstrating a positive attitude and professional demeanor including appropriate dress and appearance. Wears identification badge at all times.
Other duties as directed by management.