Job Summary: Under direct supervision of an RN or provider performs routine patient care, excluding administration of IV medications and venipuncture, following established policies, procedures and standards; follows Quality of Service Standards; follows Universal Precautions. Essential Responsibilities: May perform nursing care functions such as vital signs, removal and/or application of dressings for assessment by licensed provider. Cleaning or irrigating wound after providers assessment and instructions, shaving and skin preparation, ear washes, NG insertion & lavage, urinary catheter insertion & irrigation. Reinforce standardized self care procedures as directed by licensed provider. Recognizes and responds to acute emergency situation following established procedures. Orients patients to system policies and practices. Provides appropriate instruction sheets based upon provider direction. Reviews instruction sheet with patient. Administers medications, excluding IV medications, as ordered by provider. Observes and documents patients response to medications and therapy. May perform tuberculin, coccidioidin and histoplasmin skin tests, provides such tests are part of a tuberculosis control program. May perform immunizations provides they are based upon written protocols. Completes necessary arrangements or organizes treatment rooms prior to surgical and/or examination procedures by setting up or laying out instruments, drapes and sponges contained in sterile trays and assembling equipment items as required for particular procedures as directed. May assist licensed provider with patient examinations and treatments by positioning, restraining patients, and assisting as directed. Provides assistance in treatment rooms during minor surgical procedures and/or various diagnostic examinations by positioning and draping. May hold clamps or retractors, sponge vascular areas, and pass instruments as specifically directed by the physician. Assures safety of patient during procedures. May prepare and transport items such as medical equipment and laboratory specimens. May clean and disinfect instruments/equipment according to standardized procedures. Follows Universal Precautions. Reports incidents of failure to follow procedures to Department Administrator or designee. Maintains departmental files, performing duties such as pulling file and assembling forms prior to appointment, and filing returned diagnostic reports as directed. Initiates and/or completes diagnostic rest forms per provider order, telephones prescriptions to pharmacies, relays medical information from physician to patient, and relays information from patient to physician. Charts in patients medical record as indicated. May perform lab tests including urine dip-tests, acetone tests, hemoccult tests, tests to determine. PH, protein, PKU. May perform hearing and vision tests, glaucoma tests and visual acuities. Collects, by non-invasive and invasive techniques, and preserves specimens for testing, including urine, and sputum and stool. Participates in Department Quality Assurance activities. Performs other duties, as required, such as checking patients medical records for incomplete data and relaying message to staff personnel. Note: Specific duties may vary depending on assignment. Note: Bold print indicates the differences between an MAII & LVN.
We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team. Join us in performing Sacred Work! Competitive benefits are offered including: Matched Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More! Bonus Potential Summary/Objective The LVN Clinic Coordinator provides a variety of patient care activities. Essential Job Duties Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provides an appropriate clinic environment for patient care by maintaining the patient area in an orderly manner and maintaining neatness of the work environment. Provides assistance to physicians/providers with examinations, procedures, and patient education, as well as, performing patient care activities, including coordination of patients’ appointments. Documents all aspects of patient care according to Departmental Standards. Performs nursing skills effectively according to established standards of care, as well as demonstrates interpersonal competencies such as problem solving, negotiation, and conflict management. Interacts with physician practices, pharmacies and drug reps while always maintaining a professional level of conduct. Supervises the Clinic Coordinators while providing them with resources and guidance to ensure a smooth discharge and scheduling process. Required Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited nursing program 1-3 years of related experience. Required License/Certifications LVN license to work in the State of Texas
Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse II is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
Job Description Job Summary: The Patient Navigator-Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)-Cancer Clinic works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Doctor (MD) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide developmentally appropriate and age-specific direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced outpatient cancer clinic and infusion center serving patients eighteen years of age or older with suspected or confirmed malignancies or hematologic disorder(s). Performs designated procedures and treatments which require knowledge and technical expertise within the LVN scope of practice and in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, techniques, and guidelines. Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of complications and/or allergic reactions immediately to the RN, MD or NP. Exhibits mission-focused thinking and understands the sensitivity of cancer diagnosis and expresses kindness when communicating with patients facing the unknown of a serious critical illness. Orients patients to the clinic routine and prepares patients for examination. Assists MD or NP with examination and procedures as requested. Ensures insurance authorizations, tests results, appropriate coding, and other required information is available for the provider for review. Follows-up on designated case management and navigation activities as requested by the RN, MD or NP. Demonstrates flexibility and willingly floats to other areas as assigned. Performs other duties as needed. Education and Experience: Graduate of a school of vocational nursing required. Minimum six months experience as an LVN or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant (MA) in a physician back-office setting required. Minimum one year clinical experience in oncology or hematology nursing or infusion center preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates solid knowledge of oncology/hematology disease process and treatments. Able to read, write legibly and speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, electronic event reporting program, established organization electronic medical record; operate and troubleshoot equipment utilized for position; perform basic patient care activities using proper body mechanics and safety precautions; comprehend and follow-through with instructions; relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate; accept direction; think critically and use good judgment; problem solve and collaborate with licensed care providers as necessary; perform duties with supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple patient assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; distinguish colors as necessary for position; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place and patient care; discern temperature variances through touch; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position, exhibit professional behavior at all times. Licensures and Certifications: Active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required. California Intravenous (IV) Therapy certification and Blood Withdrawal certification preferred upon hire and required within 90 days of hire. About Us Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness. About The Team Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity. We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability. If you need accommodation assistance with accessing our job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment with us, please contact Human Resources Management at (909) 651-4001. Loma Linda University Medical Center is a religiously-qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. 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