Outpatient Clinic

LVN - Pain Management - Los Angeles

The LVN supports the physician and nursing staff in the delivery of health care by performing patient care assessments and a variety of medically related tasks. The LVN is a licensed nurse who works in an ambulatory care setting to provide nursing services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs
• Performs initial nursing intake and prepares patients for examination
• Prepares patients for examination by reviewing current medications and reviewing documents in medical record
• Prepares medical chart and records patient information needed to support the reason for visit such as vital signs and reason for visit
• Coordinates prescribed medications injections or IV medications using standard process and as advised by provider
• Provides basic patient care and treatments such as taking vitals performing diagnostic tests phlebotomy and specimen collection advised by the provider
• Observes patient documents and reports any changes in condition to the provider for instructions in taking vital actions for care
• Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes within the LVN scope of practice
• Maintains patient care flow
• Answers patient and physician incoming messages with provider input
• Serves as a patient advocate and applies appropriate resources to support patient care
• Provides review of MA skills and performance abilities using designated evaluation tools
• Performs quality assurance and quality control measures to maintain compliance in the clinical environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: Completion of an accredited Vocational Nurse program
• License/Certifications: Valid CA LVN license required BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required (BLS expiration date has to be valid 60 days start date) IV/BW (intravenous/blood withdrawal) certification (Must obtain within a year of employment)
• Work Experience: 1+ years of LVN experience in an outpatient setting preferred