LVN/LPN - ENT Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
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Keck Medicine of USC Hospital Los Angeles, California 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.
Essential Duties:
- 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.
- Schedules diagnostic tests 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High school or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word as well as Internet access and utilization.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
- Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information.
- Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years Experience in a surgical care, acute care or ambulatory care setting.
- LVN - Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA).
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA) Valid California Vocational Nursing license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
- 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 $25.00 - $39.69. 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.
REQ20152626 Posted Date: 08/28/2024
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