LVN

Job Description

Job Description

Our 8-physician specialist office is seeking a dedicated and experienced Full-time LVN to join our busy and fast-paced practice.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must have great interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to multi-task while being well organized.
• The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited program for LVN  and have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Dedication to providing excellent patient care.
• Preferably bilingual in Spanish.
• The candidate may need to work rotating Saturday mornings.
• The candidate must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel in Bay Area.
• Full-time Position offers Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits.
• Salary is commensurate based on experience.

Job duties:

• Performs general nursing care to patients.  Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.  
• Performs PFT’s, inhalation therapy, EKG’s, shots, skin testing, and cultures per office procedures.
• Sets up billing information, asthma status, and no-show information on all shot records for all new patients going on shots.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials.  Ensures cleanliness.  Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Triage calls as needed.
• Screens doctors’ messages and makes decisions on patient calls to alleviate the physician workload.  Follows protocols as to what decisions can and cannot be made by a LVN.
• Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.  Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Gives shots and judges reactions promptly and accurately.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination.  Screens patients for appropriate information.  Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or physician.