LVN - Outpatient - Ophthalmology Clinic

Job Summary:

Provides nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician/advanced practice provider. Utilizes observational skills to observe nursing interventions 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 organization’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice, treating coworkers, patients, families, and all members of the healthcare 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 as 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, bladder irrigations, suctioning procedures, throat irrigations, and enemas, and utilizes equipment as required. Adheres to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Adheres to high level of disinfectant, point of use, peel packs policies, and procedures.
• Performs related patient care functions such as taking temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure readings, wound care, instructing patients in various self-administered treatments or procedures; obtaining specimens; ensuring correct culture collection.
• Assists physicians/advanced practice providers with examinations and treatments by selecting and passing instruments, providing support and restraint to the patient, draping, and other assistance as directed or required.
• Observes and documents patient's condition by gathering signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapy, initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary, and reports unusual conditions to the registered nurse/advanced practice providers in a timely manner.
• May start and maintain intravenous flow rates, notifying registered nurse/advanced practice/physician of any problems.
• May perform venipuncture/blood withdrawal.
• Collects and processes specimens per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
• Provides non-complex teaching following the registered nurse/advanced practice provider/physician plan for education. Reports any identified learning needs and discharge barriers.
• Ensures cleanliness of nursing module/station, patient exam room, and proper functioning of patient care equipment. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Utilizes effective communication.
• Performs in other departments or modules as required by nursing/department administration to maintain established standards of care and safety.
• Performs departmental back-office workflows including proactive office encounters, closing care gaps, patient outreach, access and/or nurse visits.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Assists in ordering and distribution/stocking of module/department supplies and equipment.
• Accepts verbal and telephone orders from the physician/advanced practice providers.
• Supports patient communication and message management including patient emails and call center messages.
• Administers pulse oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometry, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and sputum induction.
• Documents care in Health Connect per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
• Performs other related 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 Responsibility by maintaining privacy and confidentiality, protecting assets, acting with integrity, and adhering to applicable laws and regulations.
• Age Related Competencies: Skills assessments ensure proficiency in identifying the special needs and behaviors of specific age groups.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum twelve (12) months of LVN direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years. Experience may include medical office, acute care, home care services, and skilled nursing facility.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

License, Certification, Registration:

• Vocational Nurse License (California)

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Extraordinary customer relations and quality service are critical to success.
• Candidates must demonstrate these skills and dedication to providing high quality service to health plan members.
• IV Certification and Blood Withdrawal Certification preferred.

Notes:

• Will work clinic, Eye Testing, Care Gaps, Flu, Messages, Scheduling, Procedures.