LVN - Outpatient - Moreno Valley - Obstetrics/Gyn-Reg Clinic - On Call

Job Summary:

Provides nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse of physician/advanced practice provider. Utilizes observational skills to observe nursing intervention and assists medical staff to ensure optimal care within established policies, procedures, and standards. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats coworkers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, providers, and co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion, and respect; conforms to the critical service standards established for the department.
• Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance with the patients established by physician/advanced practice providers and/or a registered nurse within the scope of practice.
• Transcribes physician/advanced practice providers orders and directed by policy.
• Communicates directly with a registered nurse to institute changes in the plan of care; assists with and contributes to the development of a nursing care plan.
• Administers specified medication appropriately and accurately following the provider's order and or standing orders within scope of practice.
• Executes treatments such as urinary catheterizations, placement of intravenous catheters, and suctioning procedures, adhering to infection prevention and control policies.
• Performs related patient care functions such as taking vital signs, wound care, and instructing patients in self-administered treatments.
• Assists medical staff with examinations and treatments by providing support and required assistance.
• Observes and documents patients' condition by gathering signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapy and reports unusual conditions to the registered nurse/advanced practice providers.
• Collects and processes specimens per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
• Provides non-complex teaching following educational plans set by the healthcare team.
• Ensures cleanliness of nursing module/station, patient exam rooms, and proper functioning of patient care equipment.
• Utilizes effective communication forms.
• Performs in other departments as required.
• Participates in departmental workflows like proactive office encounters and patient outreach.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Maintains inventory of module/department supplies and equipment.
• Accepts orders from physicians/advanced practice providers.
• Supports patient communication and message management.
• Administers therapy and suctioning techniques as required.
• Documents care in Health Connect per policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including orientation of new employees.
• Assists in coordinating the discharge process.
• Performs all job functions within license certification and scope of practice.
• Promotes extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
• Supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibilities by maintaining privacy and confidentiality of information and acting with integrity.
• Age Related Competencies: Skills assessments are utilized to ensure proficiency in providing patient care to specific age groups.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Six (6) months recent experience in direct patient care as an LVN.

Experience

• Six (6) months experience in direct patient care as an LVN.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Vocational Nurse License (California).

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.

Additional Requirements:

• Extraordinary customer relations and quality service are critical to success.
• IV Certification and Blood Withdrawal Certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Notes:

• Schedule to include rotating weekends, holidays, and floating holiday within established seniority sections.