LVN II - La Canada Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

The Licensed Vocational Nurse II (LVN II) assists the Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Provider in providing therapeutic care to patients, under the direction of the RN or Provider.

Requirements

• Uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician.
• Provides direct patient care, administers medications, assess and monitor patients condition and notify physician/health care professional, demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration, and performs various administrative duties.
• Enters charges into the system in an accurate and timely fashion, handles telephone calls and writes correspondences, serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals, takes patient histories and vital signs, implements an effective and efficient patient flow, performs first aid and CPR if needed, assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license, organizes pharmacy refill requests for physician approval, and ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance