Lvn Jobs in Chico, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• 0–2 years of experience in an acute care or ambulatory care setting.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and internet access and use.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service behavior.
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information.
• Ability to make decisions effectively with appropriate stakeholder input.
• Valid California Vocational Nursing license (LVN, CA DCA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and maintained through renewal before expiration when required within LA City.

Responsibilities

• Use basic assessment skills, participate in care or treatment planning, carry out interventions, and contribute to evaluation of individualized interventions.
• Escort patients to exam rooms; obtain and record vital signs and medication lists; monitor patient flow; assist physicians with minor procedures; perform EKGs; prepare charts with relevant medical information; and administer medication as directed.
• Provide direct patient care and administer medications.
• Communicate professionally for patient care and education and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Schedule diagnostic tests ordered by physicians as needed.
• Schedule and receive patients.
• Prepare and maintain medical records.
• Perform administrative duties, including answering and returning patient calls, receiving and sorting incoming faxes, and obtaining prior authorizations.
• Enter charges accurately and promptly into the system.
• Handle telephone calls and write correspondence.
• Serve as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.
• Take patient histories and vital signs.
• Implement effective and efficient patient flow.
• Perform first aid and CPR if needed.
• Assist physicians with examinations and treatments as permitted by the LVN license.
• Organize pharmacy refill requests for physician approval.
• Work independently and as part of a team to complete duties in a timely manner.
• Triage patients in person and by telephone.
• Maintain patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality; maintain a safe environment and comply with infection control policies and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.