Licensed Vocational Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurse
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$ 31 - 31
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Description
Job Summary:
Works under the direction and supervision of the RN in charge. Provides assistance to the physician midlevel provider head nurse and patient. The LVN is a member of the health care team responsible for performing assigned nursing care activities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Functions:
- LVNs are responsible for knowing the scope of practice.
- Prepares Charts
- Obtains consents
- Assists in controlling patient flow
- Prepares patients for examinations or procedures including positioning draping shaving and disinfecting treatment sites
- Prepares and replenishes supplies in the treatment room and exam rooms; maintain exam rooms in an orderly and constant state of readiness for incoming patients
- Receives patients take and record chief complaint and prepare patient for examination; record blood pressure pulse respirations pulse oxymetry height and weight
- Collects specimens takes EKGs collect blood samples as requested by clinic personnel; assists the physician with examination treatments minor surgery dressing changes and splinting
- Explains to the patient the procedures followed in an examination a diagnostic test or treatment at the request of clinic personnel
- Assists the provider in the collection of specimens such as pap smears and throat cultures
- Assists with exams invasive procedures and minor surgeries that are carried out by providers
- Cleans and sterilizes supplies rooms and equipment
- Disposes of contaminated disposable and outdated items
- Has knowledge of the operation of all equipment in clinical area and correct use
- Reports to head nurse when equipment needs maintenance
- Reports to head nurse when materials needed in clinical area need to be ordered.
- Arrange dated supplies in order of expiration
- Places blue dot when new medication or supply is opened
- Operates under the standing orders of the physician
- Administers medications premixed allergens and performing skin test patch testing
- Keeps up to date all quality assurance logs (Oxygen pressure glucometer refrigerator temperature medication inventory sample medication inventory immunizations inventory)
- Has knowledge and practices of department policies and protocols to ensure uniform delivery of services and promotes quality assurance
- Reviews patient record and forms for completion and accuracy
- Answers the telephone and give accurate information
- Provides patient counseling and education
- Supplies exam rooms with educational materials
- Case Manages patients
- Attends all staff meetings
- Demonstrates willingness to assist coworkers whenever needed. Maintain good working relationship with all clinic personnel
- This does not limit clinical activities. LVNs will work according to Job description and scope of practice if more training is needed the head nurse will provide it.
- Responsible for continuing education has current license and CPR card
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- Licensed as Vocational Nurse in the State of California
- 12 years of nursing experience preferred
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Licensed as Vocational Nurse in the State of California
- Clean driving record and insurance as required by the state
- All staff that is presently working within a clinic is required to have a Current and Valid CPR and First Aide certification on file with the Human Resources Department. This is for clinical and administrative staff. This new license requirement is mandatory for continued employment CPR and First Aide certification must be obtained through the American Heart Association. Internet certificates do not comply and for this reason are not valid.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Able to use calculator telephone fax and copy machine
- Able to analyze research prioritize meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to give leadership
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions
- Proficiency in computer use and the internet
Employment Type
Full-Time
