Licensed Vocational Nurse (Outpatient)-Lodi-CA-15503-Pay Negotiable

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Outpatient)

Job Summary

Performs procedures which require specialized training for general nursing care and related services for assigned patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), in accordance with established policy. Participates in the planning for and provision of patient care. Uses knowledge of asepsis in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressings, irritations and cauterizations. Provides functional direction to ancillary personnel.

Education & Experience
• High School Education/GED or equivalent (Preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of practice (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification (Required)
• Arrhythmia certification (Preferred)

Key Responsibilities
• Provides care for assigned patients, under the supervision of an Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standard and nursing process.
• Performs admission assessments, and ongoing re-assessments based on departmental specific policy and procedures.
• Assists in the development of a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care on each patient.
• Implements and coordinates plan of care utilizing appropriate organizational skills and reporting mechanisms.
• Implements individual teaching plans, including patient teaching protocols and discharge plans, based on mutual goal setting and with emphasis on patient decision making.
• Performs assigned clinical procedures (i.e. phlebotomy, injections, drug screens, etc.) Administers medications.