LVN, Urgent Care (Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group in Victorville, CA)

Description

Professional Duties

• Obtain complete and accurate vital signs and assist patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain specimens, such as urine, as needed.
• Obtain and document all pertinent information in patient charts utilizing EMR system.
• Anticipate, assist and perform procedures ordered by provider.
• Maintain timely patient flow and room availability. Maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
• Reinforce patient education and participate in patient teaching.
• Stock and maintain exam rooms, nursing stations and individual workstations
• Participate in unit duties, such as cleaning and sterilizing instruments and ordering supplies.
• Maintain and monitor all equipment used for patient care and testing. Report any discrepancy to supervisor.
• Assist with training and orientation of new personnel.
• Actively participate in nursing/lab QA by identifying problems, providing solutions and evaluating outcomes.
• Ensure appropriate handling and accurate documentation of all medications ordered by provider.
• Be knowledgeable of referral system, ensuring accurate and timely follow-through with all referrals generated.
• Be competent with all aspects of patient care provided in each department, thus able to float to all departments.
• Supervise patient care performed by Medical Assistant(s).
• Assume responsibility for narcotic medications as assigned.
• Maintain crash cart, emergency drugs and equipment as assigned.
• Responsible for IV therapy and blood withdrawal within scope of practice.
• Assess fee tickets for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform arterial blood withdrawal.
• Perform lab QC and proficiency testing, as assigned, when lab personnel is not available.
• Perform all laboratory testing done on site when lab personnel is not available.
• Ensure that all test results including EKG and lab results are reviewed and initialed by physician as soon as completed.
• Use HVVMG computers as they pertain to job.
• Initiate and appropriately participate in a Code White, Code Blue and Code Red within the guidelines of scope of practice
• Exercise universal precautions in all patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school for Licensed Vocational Nurses.
• At least one year acute hospital experience preferred.
• Current California CPR certification.
• IV and blood withdrawal certification.
• ACLS certification is required within first 6 months of employment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle and prioritize tasks in order to meet all given deadlines and productivity goals
• Ability to responsibly handle matters of a confidential nature.
• Ability to work in a multi-task, high-stress environment.

Physical Demands