LVN III - Urology/Bakersfield - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Licensed Vocational Nurse III (LVN III)

The Licensed Vocational Nurse III (LVN III) is an individual with specific knowledge and technical skills to assist the Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Provider. The LVN III utilizes the Nursing Process to provide therapeutic care to a specific population of patients, under the direction of the RN or Provider. LVN III will provide excellent and advanced quality care including patient education, phlebotomy and may participate in coordinating specific services as directed.

Essential Duties:

• 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
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician.
• Provides direct patient care.
• Administers medications.
• Assess and monitor patients condition and notify physician/health care professional.
• Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.
• Schedules and receives patients.
• Prepares and maintains medical records.
• Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations.
• Enters charges into the system in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.
• Takes patient histories and vital signs.
• Implements an effective and efficient patient flow.
• Performs first aid and CPR if needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license. Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams
• Organizes pharmacy refill requests for physician approval.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner.
• Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Triages patients in person and over the telephone.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and identify and arrange for equipment needing repair.
• 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.
• May act as a lead and train entry level staff
• Assess and monitor patients condition and notify physician/health care professional.
• Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
• Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Administers a broader range of medications, including injections and IV medications.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and identify and arrange for equipment needing repair.
• Act as the subject matter expert to ensure team members are familiar with procedures related to specialty and provide in-service to team members as needed.
• May be designated as the Competency Validator and may act as a lead and train entry level staff/new team members.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support protocol development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req High School or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
• Req 5 years Experience in a surgical care, acute care or ambulatory care setting
• Req Experience in a specialty area
• 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 Experience mentoring and training LVNs and other staff

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)
• Req LVN - Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA) IV certification
• Req Specialty Certification Must have one (1) Certification in specific specialty below: • Pharmacology from National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service • Long Term Care from National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service • Certified Dialysis (CD-LVN) from Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission • Certified Urology Associate from Certification Board for Urologic Nurses • Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities from Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association • Wound Care from National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy • Clinical Research Associate from Association of Clinical Research Professionals • Clinical Research Coordinator from Association of Clinical Research Professionals • Hospice and Palliative Care from Hospice and Palliative Care Credentialing Center • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist from Cardiovascular Credentialing International • Infection Control form Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
• Req Keck Program Preceptor Certification *If new hire, must obtain certification within 90 days/next class