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:Clinical duties may include, but are not limited to:
- 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
Performs all other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilitiesAdditional 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
