LPN/LVN - Pain Management

Responsibilities SUMMARY: Responsible for covering clinical offices based on operational need. Assists in the examination and treatment of patients, takes vital signs, records patient charges and history, assists in minor office procedures. Participates in patient education, communicates effectively with others, and functions within scope of practice. Thorough knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques. Requires working at varied locations. Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED required. Current California licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nursing. Two years’ experience preferred working as an LVN in a multi-specialty group setting. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: Current California LVN License, AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) – American Heart Association Certification and IV Certification required. Current ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – American Heart Association preferred. Essential Functions Cooperates in cross‑training to ensure coverage at all times for all offices. Interviews patients; measures vital signs, pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; records information on the patient’s chart. Prepares treatment room for examination of patients; assists physicians with procedures; cleans examination room and sterilizes appropriate equipment after use. Explains procedures and treatments to patients and their families to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Administers prescribed medication orally or by injection (subcutaneous, intramuscularly, intradermally) and documents time, dosage, and route on the patient’s chart. Observes patient and reports any adverse reactions. Administers treatments and performs routine laboratory tests under the supervision of a physician, allied health professional, or an RN. Initiates intravenous lines, adds plain IV fluids to existing lines, and discontinues lines under the direction of a physician or an allied health professional (must be IV certified). Performs electrocardiograph (EKG), pulse oximetry, inhalation treatments, and operates other equipment as certified. Travels between departments and facilities as needed based on coverage requirements; inventories and orders medical supplies and materials as needed. Functions within the LVN scope of practice and Riverside Medical Clinic policies and procedures. Ensures all expired sample medications and patient supplies are discarded upon expiration date. Maintains current California LVN licensure and BLS certificate. Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive Compensation EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr