Licensed Vocational Nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists with initial nursing assessments, re-evaluation and revision of care which integrates the recommendations for the other health team members.
Systemically collects any data related to patient health status and works in collaboration with the care team to develop the plan of care.
Reviews physician or nurse practitioner orders to determine required procedure and prepares supplies accordingly.
Identifies patient with 2 identifiers, name and date of birth.
Performs procedures, treatments and tests as assigned and which fall under the appropriate scope.
Reports to the attending provider the condition of the patient based on observation.
May give injections and medications within scope of practice as instructed.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Provide support to the members of the care team.
Must possess initiative and ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records.
Ability to perform vena puncture.
Charts all actions taken within the scope of practice and at the direction of the provider.
Cleans and sets up exam rooms.
Rooms patients in to their assigned bed.
Performs supporting clerical functions.
To include phones, filing, copying, obtaining records and preparation of forms.
QUALIFICATION: Current California LVN License required.
Current BLS certification.
Conversational Spanish preferred but not required.
One to two years of related medical experience IV and blood draw certification within 90 days of hire.