LVN II: Expert Patient Care & Team Support

Keck Medicine of USC; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 4,155,000 - 6,476,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Care Medical Group seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse II to provide direct patient care under RN or Provider supervision. The LVN II will perform assessments, med administration, EKGs, phlebotomy, and patient education while coordinating services as directed.

Responsibilities include patient triage, documentation, scheduling tests, maintaining records, and ensuring privacy and infection control. Requires LVN license (CA), BLS, IV therapy certification, and 3 years acute/ambulatory care

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent.
• N/A
• Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
• Req 3 years Experience in an acute care or ambulatory care setting.
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Req Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word as well as Internet access and utilization.
• Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Req Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
• Req Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input

Responsibilities

• Uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician.
• Provides direct patient care.
• Administrates medications.
• Assess and monitor patients condition and notify physician/health care professional.
• Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.
• Schedules and receives patients.
• Prepares and maintains medical records.
• Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations.
• Enters charges into the system in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.
• Takes patient histories and vital signs.
• Implements an effective and efficient patient flow.
• Performs first aid and CPR if needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license. Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams
• Organizes pharmacy refill requests for physician approval.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner.
• Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Triages patients in person and over the telephone.
• Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies.
• Assess and monitor patients condition and notify physician/health care professional.
• Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
• Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Administers a broader range of medications, including injections and IV medications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Vocational Nursing Program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

USC Care Medical Group seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse II to provide direct patient care under RN or Provider supervision. The LVN II will perform assessments, med administration, EKGs, phlebotomy, and patient education while coordinating services as directed.

Responsibilities include patient triage, documentation, scheduling tests, maintaining records, and ensuring privacy and infection control. Requires LVN license (CA), BLS, IV therapy certification, and 3 years acute/ambulatory care