About this role
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 perform and provide nursing services within the scope of practice.
• 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. • Administers prescribed medications, injections, or IV medications using best practice and as directed by provider. • Provides basic patient care and treatments such as taking vitals, performing diagnostic tests, phlebotomy, and specimen collection directed by the provider. • Observes patient, documents, and reports any changes in condition to the provider for instructions in taking necessary 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 utilizes 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. • Assists as a chaperone when needed upon completion of the required Chaperone Training. • Other duties as assigned
Education • Vocational/Technical Diploma CA LVN License - minimum • Vocational/Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited X-Ray Program - preferred
Experience • No experience required - minimum • 1 year LVN experience - preferred
Licenses and Certifications • Licensed Vocational Nurse - Upon Hire minimum Current CA LVN License • Intravenous/Blood Withdrawal Certification - 1 Year minimum CA Board of Vocational Nursing IV/BW (intravenous/blood withdrawal) certification • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum