LVN Miller Children's and Women's Hospital Long Beach Long Beach, CA Dietitian

LVN

Location: Long Beach

Department: Outpatient Clinic

Status: Full-time

Shift: Day

Pay Range*: $32.19 /hour - $46.68 /hour

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

To provide safe, cost-effective patient care through the health experience, according to established standards utilizing the nursing process, within the scope of practice of the Licensed Vocational Nurse.

The OB/GYN Clinic is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting. This position works primarily in the back office, providing direct clinical support to providers and patients.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Performs age specific competencies in an out-patient clinical setting
2. Participates in departmental performance improvement program to maintain quality care standards
3. Maintains competency through participating in department/hospital training programs.
4. Prepares patients for medical examination or treatment while accurately gathering clinical data and accurately documenting in the medical record.
5. Assists with procedures and performs tests as directed by MCWHLB faculty and resident physicians while maintaining patient confidentiality.
6. Assists MCWHLB faculty with teaching resident physicians and medical students.
7. Provides patient and family education as appropriate for procedures, medications, and tests.
8. Administers medication and intravenous fluids as directed by MCWHLB faculty and resident physicians following MCWHLB policy and procedures.
9. Prepares test results with chart for physician review daily.
10. Completes daily QA for laboratory testing.
11. Completes department specific jobs assigned to each individual nurse.
12. Room patients; obtain and document vital signs, assessments, and medical histories
13. Assist providers during exams, procedures, and treatments
14. Administer injections, collect specimens, and perform point-of-care testing as appropriate
15. Provide patient education related to prenatal, gynecologic, and women's health care
16. Conduct phone triage, communicate test results, and respond to patient questions
17. Accurately document care in the electronic medical record
18. Stock and maintain exam rooms and clinical supplies
19. Adhere to infection control, safety, and clinic protocols
20. Perform other related duties as assigned

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCarethat includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.