LVN/LPN - Pavilion Multispecialty Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is an individual with specific knowledge and technical skills to assist the Registered Nurse in providing care for a designated group of patients. The LVN utilizes the Nursing Process to provide therapeutic care to a specific population of patients, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Primary job duty surrounds all aspects of medication refill management. Attends to prescription refill phone line. Proposes refill requests to provider in EMR ensuring seven rights of medication safety. Initiates and completes prior authorization requests for medication as needed. Assists with diagnostic authorization requests and same day insurance verification as needed. Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Ensures exam rooms are clean and well stocked with supplies, checks for expired medication and supplies and necessary forms are available or services to be rendered. Must adopt Keck Service Credo and Known Service Standards and Values. Must be comfortable with computers and medical terminology. Other duties as assigned.

• Uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan.
• Provides direct patient care.
• Administers medications.
• Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Schedules and receives patients.
• Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, and images pertinent to appointment. Makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed. Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow
• Performs basic administrative duties.
• Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.
• Takes patient histories and vital signs.
• Implants an effective and efficient patient flow.
• Performs first aid and CPR if needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license.
• Organize pharmacy refill request for physician approval.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner.
• Triages patients in person and over the telephone.
• Records patient information in chart//EHR according to Joint Commission standards.
• Participates in daily huddles and demonstrates known standards of service and values
• Ensures rules and regulations for drug testing are complied with. Samples are delivered to lab immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req High school or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Req Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word as well as Internet access and utilization.
• Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Req Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
• Req Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref 2 years Experience in an acute care or ambulatory care setting.
• Pref LVN - Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA)

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA) Valid California Vocational Nursing license
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).