Licensed Practical Nurse -nursing Ambulatory Care

LVN I

Join the transformative team at City of Hope , where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Job duties may vary depending on facility.

Under the direction of a licensed provider or Registered Nurse (RN), the LVN assists in the evaluation of nursing care by collecting subjective and objective data and recognition of problems or abnormal conditions specific to patients of all ages. Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate health care team member. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

Provides initial medical screening: Obtains weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, pain level, chief complaint, O2 saturation (if indicated) and basic medical history; accurately documents in medical chart according to generally accepted medical standards.
Appropriately prepares patient for visit and alerts physician when patient is ready to be seen. Provides information to patient as to general clinic policies, patients' rights and responsibilities as needed.
Performs general clerical duties in support of health care team according to the needs of the clinic and as directed by provider(s) and nursing staff. These include but are not limited to answering phones, photocopies, faxing, typing, completing forms, etc. Works with patient scheduling system to assist Patient Scheduling/Registration staff with the orderly and efficient patient flow.
Assists provider or nurse upon request during examination / procedure of patient and according to generally accepted medical standards. Provides administrative back-up support to the health care team as assigned and as necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the clinic. Performs routine quality check of equipment and promptly reports damaged or missing equipment from exam/procedure rooms.
Ensures clinical areas are organized with respect of standards in safety and quality patient care. Works collaboratively with health care team and other departments in solutions-oriented problem solving with the goal of providing safe quality patient care.
Cleans rooms between patient exams to ensure patients' comfort and compliance with infection control standards; ensures all necessary supplies are stocked. Promptly reports when supplies are low and works with nursing staff to ensure timely reordering is completed.
Administer immunizations understanding order from provider.
CVAD care and blood withdrawal and starts, hangs, monitors and discontinues blood products and/or I.LVNs certified in intravenous therapy only)
Performs basic nursing procedures including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks and applications of simple dressing, perineal care and urine tests.
Perform part of the triage process that includes interview, observation, the collection of subjective and objective data, and the recognition of problems or abnormal conditions specific to the patient.
Maintains compliance with manufacture guidelines to include, but not limited to disinfectant/sterilization and safe handling of instruments/equipment
In the event a patient or clinic emergency, may be called to activate the proper 'code', assisting provider(s) and clinical staff with the appropriate emergency response. Attends staff and medical meetings, as required.
Performs all duties in support of successful EHR implementation.
Performs additional duties within their scope of practice/training, as assigned by health care team and in support of quality assurance and improvement.
Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.
Per-certifies surgical and other procedures, if appropriate.
Receives verbal, telephone and written orders and enters them into the EHR at the time order is received.
Performs peripheral blood drawing (phlebotomy).
Performs patient education when appropriate, provides health care instructions and documents in the EHR.
Processes instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures.
Maintains an adequate supply of packs and supplies to meet area needs including inventory control, proper labeling and labeling of packages.
Responsible for reporting faulty equipment and deficiencies in procedures.
Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Hight School graduate (or GED) required.
Less than 1 year of work experience as an LVN.
Accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse Program
Current LVN licensure in the State of California
If the LVN is working within Medical Oncology, they are required to have the Board Certificate & IV Therapy
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.