LVN

Description

IMMEDIATE opening for an LVN to provide nursing care under the supervision of RNs and Physicians. Will take, record and monitor patient vital signs, administer medications, assist with medical procedures, and educate patients on care plans. Playing a crucial role in delivering patient care, other duties include:

• Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines
• Document patient information, assessment and nursing procedures following established protocols
• Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients
• Instruct patients on general health and basic self-care procedures
• Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient
• Instruct patient in use of home equipment
• Follow standard infection control procedures
• Observe machine monitors
• Administer inhalation therapy
• Participate in development of nursing care plans
• Prepare patients for physical examinations
• Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms
• Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results
• Answer patient inquiries
• Observe patient condition for reactions during and after procedures
• Perform EKGs
• Assist patients with ambulation and exercises, following established protocols
• Schedule, cancel and reschedule patient appointments
• Initiate follow up appointments with patients
• Provide patient information to family members, following patient confidentiality guidelines
• Screen patient calls and take messages for providers
• Respond to requests for information
• Valid LVN License for the State of California
• 2-4 yrs relevant exp
• BLS Certification by American Heart Association
• Experience in outpatient clinic
• Bilingual Spanish required
• Preferred: ambulatory cardiology
• Preferred: EPIC experience
  
  

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