LVN

R0276593

Job Objective:

Performs basic nursing skills; ensures accurate documentation of patient care activity, responds timely to patient requests, maintains a quality standard of care and anticipates daily workload.

Job Description:

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocation Nurse Program if hired after March 1, 2025; proof of graduation not required if LVN license issued and maintained in good standing by California Board of Vocational Nursing prior to January 1, 2000; if assigned to CC7700 Wound Care Clinic (Warke) must complete Hyperbaric Medicine (HBOT) training course completion within one (1) year of hire

Licensure/Certification:

Required: California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN); Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA); Additional certifications required as outlined: Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification: Upon hire: 7010 Emergency Room Within 90 days: 6401 Perinatology 7013 OB-ED (Obstetrics Emergency Dept) Within 6 months: 7087 EDOC Pain Management (South Palm Canyon) 7089 EDOC Pain Management (Rancho Mirage) 8040 Urgent Care (Argyros) 8043 Urgent Care (Sunrise) 8045 Urgent Care (Rancho Mirage) 8732 Clinic Division Float Pool Neonatal Resuscitation Advanced Provider (NRP) certification from AHA and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Within 90 days: 6401 Perinatology 7013 OB-ED (Obstetrics Emergency Dept)

Experience:

Preferred: Healthcare experience; experience communicating and translating medical terminology using bilingual Spanish/English skills in a hospital, clinic or medical practice setting

Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Assists patients to exam/procedure rooms; obtains medical and social history, vital signs, height and weight, allergy information, medication reconciliation information and records data in electronic health record (EHR); records information accurately and timely in EHR.
• Assists providers by ensuring that appropriate preparation, examination and diagnostic testing occur without error and without delay.
• Processes patient referrals to other provider offices.
• Prepares patient electronic medical record (EMR) charts timely and accurately.
• Gathers reports, labs, studies or other data pertinent to upcoming patient appointments.
• Places order for films, labs and other studies as appropriate, timely and accurately.
• Collaborates with patient scheduling and schedules patients as needed.
• Answers all patient questions and requests timely and appropriately.
• Faxes and copies necessary information to insurance companies, other provider offices and facilities as necessary.
• Responds to patient pharmacy requests in collaboration with providers.
• Answers phones, retrieves voicemail messages and returns calls timely and appropriately.
• Maximizes use of free time between patients by cleaning and stocking rooms, copying documents and filing; assists with medical and office supplies inventory and/or ordering.
• Obtains provider or patient signatures on appropriate documents.
• Accepts responsibilities only within scope of practice.
• Maintains and practices professional boundaries with all patient interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Skils:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize information or data to facilitate easy retrieval and use
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions
• Ability to use general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)
• Knowledge of diseases, diagnostic tests, treatments, medical supplies and equipment
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner
• Self-starter; driven to take action without needing prompting
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications