Licensed Vocational Nurse

El Camino Health Medical Network; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health Medical Network in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support ambulatory care clinics. This role involves rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting in the EMR, and assisting physicians with visits and procedures.

The LVN will review and prepare EMR per workflow, administer medications, and help coordinate follow-up appointments. A California LVN license and CPR certification are required, with at least one year of LVN experience and

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse in California required.
• Minimum 1 year LVN nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience using EPIC EMR.
• Typing speed of at least 40 WPM.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong patient relations.

Responsibilities

• Room and interview patients, take and record vital signs, document in EMR.
• Prepare and review EMR per Pre-Visit workflow; ensure completeness.
• Scan pertinent information into the EMR.
• Assist providers with routine clinical procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccines per policies.
• Schedule follow-up and specialist appointments as needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Vital signs

Teamwork

Patient communication

Education

California LVN License

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Pay

\$34.00/hr - $52.00/hr

Shift

8:00am-5:00pm

Location

Mountain View, CA

El Camino Health Medical Network is a growing provider services organization with community-based ambulatory care clinics and practices in Santa Clara County.

ECHMN seeks to coordinate care that best fit the needs of the communities we serve, with like-minded people who want to simplify the healthcare experience. With a commitment to teamwork and quality, together we can offer exceptional care to our patients.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides appropriate care to patients and their families in a compassionate and professional manner. She/he assists the patient’s care team in implementing the medical plan of care.

Essential Functions

• Assists physicians with patient visits which include: rooming and interviewing patients, taking and recording vital signs to include; height and weight, documenting medications, and entering the information in the patients’ electronic medical record (EMR)


• Prepares and reviews patients’ EMR according to standard Pre-Visit Prep work flow. Reviews EMR entries for completeness ensuring all required information is included


• Scans all pertinent information into the EMR


• Performs and assists providers with routine and/or specialized clinical procedures


• Administers ordered medications and vaccines in a safe, accurate, professional and timely manner following policies and procedures


• Assist in making follow-up appointments and consultation appointments with specialists for patients

Additional Performance Expectations

• Contributes to the overall patient experience and satisfaction


• Participates in performance improvement activities


• Performs all other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities


• Adheres to HR, safety, HIPAA and compliance policies, and attendance requirements


• Completes annual health screening and online training modules


• Performs work in accordance with established schedules, policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED


• Valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse License


• One (1) year License Vocational Nurse nursing experience


• Current CPR Certification


• Experience working with EPIC Electronic Medical Records (EMR)


• Ability to accurately type a minimum of 40 WPM


• Strong verbal and written communications, and active listening skills


• Solid patient/guest relations skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient manner


• Ability to accurately perform basic math


• Excellent attention to detail


• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize task in order to complete assignments within the time allotted to maintain standard workflow


• Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others