Allergy LVN

Job Summary

As our Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you will provide vital direct patient care, significantly contributing to patient well-being and recovery as an integral part of our compassionate healthcare team. Every day, you will assess patient conditions, administer medications, perform prescribed treatments, and meticulously document care. You will collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans, ensuring a seamless and high-quality patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and administer medications as per prescription
• Perform prescribed treatments and document care meticulously
• Collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans
• Deliver exceptional patient experiences through proactive engagement, empathetic communication, professional conduct, and strict adherence to Dignity Health standards
• Execute all duties with precision, meeting Dignity Health standards for patient care, administrative tasks, and compliance
• Proactively enhance efficiency, collaborate effectively, seek timely guidance, maintain situational awareness, and swiftly resolve issues/respond to communications for immediate attention and preparedness
• Drive efficiency, reduce waste, uphold professional standards, support team flexibility, and continuously seek ways to boost physician productivity
• Maximize resource utilization through diligent equipment maintenance, lean supply management, efficient time use, policy adherence, and meticulous handling of billing data
• Seek and incorporate feedback from patients and colleagues, proactively identify and implement more efficient, resource-lean methods, ask insightful questions, report necessary improvements, and consistently offer innovative ideas and solutions to problems

Requirements

• Required: High School GED or High School Diploma
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Licensed Vocational Nurse program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program (Determination made by Dignity Health Medical Foundation H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division)
• Three (3) years experience in an outpatient setting as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Current and valid Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA license (LVN:CA)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) certification from the American Heart Association
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills are essential
• Knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-9 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Licensed Vocational Nurse scope of practice is essential to this position

Preferred

• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system