LVN, Outpatient, Full Time, Day Shift, Kelseyville

LVN (Outpatient) (AHCL)

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Job Summary

• Exempt: No
• Works under the supervision of a RN or clinic provider, in the patient care area. Performs a variety of established and approved nursing procedures. This position is represented by RCHEA.

Standards of Behavior

Line of Responsibility and Authority

• LINE OF AUTHORITY: Licensed Vocational Nurse - Clinic Manager/Practice Administrator

Professionalism and Self-Development

Education and Qualifications

• Clinic/Medical Office experience preferred
• Graduate of an accredited LVN program
• Current California LVN license
• Current CPR Certification

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions
• Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital
• Computer, telephone/voicemail system, laser printer, photocopier, fax machine
• This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally pull, lift, transfer, or push a patient side to side, to a sitting position, to a standing position, or laterally. The employee must demonstrate a pull lift of 50 pounds from the floor.
• Category 1 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. Protective measures should be used while engaged in Category 1 tasks with exposure potential.

Job Roles

• Administers medicines following established policies, including patient observation.
• Assists in the development of a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Follows established policies for the administration of narcotics.
• Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
• Performs admission intake and ongoing monitoring based on clinic specific policy and procedures.
• Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.