Licensed Vocational Nurse
Apply locations: LACN - Century City | Los Angeles, CA Glendale, CA
Time Type: Part time
Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-0000010687
The mission of The Los Angeles Cancer Network is to provide unparalleled care to each patient that comes through our doors. We offer individualized treatment using the most recent and relevant proven advances in cancer care, curated with deliberation and compassion. LACN is committed to educating and supporting our patients and their families through every step of the way. We deliver a unique approach for every patient to ensure they receive treatment best suited to their condition, age, and other important factors. We do this by participating in important clinical research, encouraging screenings for early detection, and providing innovative treatment. We are proud to be at the forefront of cancer research through our partnership with OneOncology.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
We are looking for individuals who are self-starters and can multi-task. Customer service skills are a must.
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Takes Vitals
- Administer medication intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, or orally
- Start peripheral intravenous access
- Administer hydration therapy
- Provide PICC care
- Assisting with examinations, invasive procedures, and minor surgical procedures that are carried out by the provider
- Assist with triage phone calls
- Scheduling
- Obtaining consents for any invasive procedures
- Answering telephones at busy times
- Assisting the physicians with bone marrow procedures
- Performing skin tests (tuberculin)
- Regulating peripheral IV lines if an RN has started the flow rate
- Taking the patients to the emergency room if needed to be admitted by our office
- Update patient charts in regards to allergies, medication use, and immunization history at each visit
- Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to: patient medical history and physical exam, procedures and treatments performed by providers and nursing staff, patient education, physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions
- Preparation of referral letters as directed by the physician, coordinate referrals, prepare operative reports, and other clerical tasks as assigned
- Collect, organize and catalog data for physician quality reporting system and other quality improvement efforts
- Assist in developing and maintaining systems to track patient follow-up and compliance
- List all proper admission or discharge diagnoses as well as follow-up care instructions as dictated by provider
- Document the time and reasoning for, but not electronically submit, patient orders including lab tests, radiology tests, and medications
- Successfully navigate the location-specific Electronic Medical Record (or EMR) system to input documentation
- Inform provider(s) when diagnostic studies are completed, prepare for review, and document in EMR
- Work under pressure, within time constraints. Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation
- Concentrate on the needs of the provider(s) throughout entire shift
- Understand and observe legal concepts (e.g. HIPAA, confidentiality)
- Maintain professional appearance (uniform as specified) and conduct at all times
- Comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information
- Perform other duties as assigned within scope of position
Desirable Job Requirements:
- Required: Must have IV Certification
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program
- Must maintain current licensure as a LVN
- Current CPR/BCLS certification
- Great Customer Service Skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Work Location: In person
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