LVN/LPN - Glendale OBGYN - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC • Full-time • Los Angeles, California, United States • $29 - $45.20 / hour • 3w ago

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is an individual with specific knowledge and technical skills to assist the Registered Nurse in providing care for a designated group of patients. The LVN utilizes the Nursing Process to provide therapeutic care to a specific population of patients, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

As an integral part of the Ambulatory Care Services, the LVN will provide smooth outpatient flow resulting in optimum patient satisfaction and clinic operation. The Ambulatory Licensed Vocational/Practice Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to varied patient populations and their families. 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, and prescription management as directed by physician. Schedules diagnostic tests and surgeries as ordered by the physician as needed. Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

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.
Provides direct patient care.
Administers medications.
Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
Schedules diagnostic tests and surgeries as ordered by the physician as needed.
Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed. Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow
Performs basic administrative duties.
Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences.
Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.
Takes patient histories and vital signs and documents accordingly in the EMR.
Implants 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 request for physician approval.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner.
Triages patients in person and over the telephone.
Records patient information in chart//EHR according to regulatory standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Req High school or equivalent
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
Req 2 years Experience in an acute care or ambulatory care setting.
Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
Req Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word as well as Internet access and utilization.
Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
Req Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information.
Req Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input.
Req Must be highly flexible, enthusiastic, have a proactive approach, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, work efficiently under pressure and work efficiently in a team environment.
Req Must be comfortable with computers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pref Ambulatory obstetrics and gynecology experience preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Req Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA) Valid California Vocational Nursing license
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $29.00 - $45.20. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is a smoke-free environment

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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