LVN II, Sleep Center (Part Time)

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Children's in Orange, California, seeks an LVN II for daytime coverage (8:00 AM–4:30 PM, three days per week, 24 hours total).

The LVN II will support Case Managers, handle orders, and coordinate with providers in Sleep clinics, including scheduling and telehealth tasks while ensuring timely prior authorizations are obtained.

Qualifications

• One year LVN experience in acute care or ambulatory setting is required.
• BLS certification; CA LVN license; PEARS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Case Managers with orders (DME, supplies, authorizations, appointments).
• Follow up with vendors to confirm orders and obtain updates on authorizations and delivery status.
• Provide Polysomnography results as requested by Providers.
• Assist Sleep clinics with scheduling, telehealth hosting, coordinating care and discharging patients.
• Propose orders to physicians to advocate for patients and families.
• Assist physicians in scheduling peer-to-peer appointments for authorizations.
• Coordinate with authorizations dept to obtain prior authorizations and track turnaround time.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Accredited LVN program

Job description

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Job Summary

The LVN II is accountable and responsible for selected aspects of patient care for a designated group of patients within the LVN scope of practice, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The LVN practice is assigned, delegated, and supervised by a RN or MD who has overall responsibility for the coordination and management of care.

This position is day shift (8am-4:30pm), three week days per week (24 hours per week).

• The LVN II will provide administrative support to Case Managers with orders, including but not limited to: DME and supplies, procedure authorizations and/or appointments, to ensure complete patient care.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure orders have been received and obtain updates on authorizations and delivery status
• Provide Polysomnography results as requested by Providers
• Assist and support our providers and patients in all Sleep clinics, including scheduling appts, Hosting telehealth visits, coordinating care and discharging patient
• Propose orders for physicians to advocate for patients and families for needed services, resources, or medical orders
• Assist Physicians in scheduling peer to peer appointments to seek approval on denied or redirected authorizations for Polysomnography
• Firsthand communication with the authorizations department to ensure prior authorizations have been obtained, and follow up within a timely manner to ensure effective turnaround time for patients

Pay Range

Minimum $32.00 Midpoint $40.00 Maximum $50.00

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum one (1) year of LVN experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Vocational Nursing.

Training

• Required: None required.

Specialized Skills

• Required: Knowledge and ability to provide age appropriate patient care and cultural and spiritual needs. Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC’s mission; understand and exceed customer expectations; effectively solve complex patient care and organizational problems; role model positive and professional behavior. Ability to think critically; work independently; manage multiple assignments; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
• Preferred: Bilingual in English/ Spanish both written and verbal.

Licensure

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS); Licensed Vocational Nurse - CA (LVN); Ped Emerg Assess Recog & Stabil (PEARS) - must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Work Environments - Functional Demand

Medium - High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient).

Physical Activity Requirements

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

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