SRS - Adult Primary Care – LVN – Full Time – Day Shift

Overview

At Sharp, being a nurse means transforming the health care experience for your patients, for your colleagues and for yourself. In a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced clinical practices, we encourage you to follow your passions wherever they take you.

Success Profile

• Innovative
• Collaborative
• Resourceful
• Advocate
• Person-centered
• Critical Thinker

Job Details

• Hospital: Medical Plaza
• Shift Type: Day
• Employment Type: Regular
• Hourly Pay Range: $30.370 - $42.510
• Wage Scale: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
• Weekend Availability: No
• On-Call Availability: No

Required Qualifications

• California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year LVN experience in related clinical area
• Ambulatory care experience
• ACLS Certification (American Heart Association)
• IV Certification (NPTA Sterile Product Certification)

Essential Functions

• Assists patients, staff and physicians as needed to maintain a high level of efficiency of operations and customer service while providing quality care to a designated patient population.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in assigned area and within scope of practice.
• Performs/assists with all tests and procedures in assigned department.
• Acts as a clinical resource for assigned area.
• Administers medications safely and accurately per guidelines and written order. Ensures verification by licensed person and documentation of all medications administered including two (2) patient identifier verification. Assists with Medical Assistant medication verification in immediate area. No medication errors.
• Prepares patient for examination or procedure. Obtains complete and accurate consent for procedures/surgery. Prepares and labels biopsies in a thorough and accurate manner.
• Accurately documents patient care per protocol.
• Partners with physicians to continuously learn and expand clinical knowledge base.
• Listens to patients, collects pertinent information, recognizes the urgency of the patient's problem and routes to physicians. Returns phone calls according to physician instruction. May schedule patient appointments.
• In partnership with physician, provides specific educational material and individual teaching.
• Uses universal precautions and demonstrates knowledge of infection control policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance to PSRs in resolving issues related to front desk responsibilities including scheduling and telephone management. Acts as a positive role model and ensures appropriate service delivery.
• Participates in clinical projects as directed by the physician or manager.

Department Specific Requirements

• Organizes and completes daily requirements and responsibilities.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problem calls.
• Maintains appropriate supply levels. Cost conscious in usage.
• Completes department inventories per guidelines.
• Enters authorizations and schedules surgeries and procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists in other departments as assigned to meet staffing needs and travels to other sites as business needs arise.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and Information Systems applications.
• Able to activate emergency procedure per protocol - code, fire, etc.
• Documents patient care events in a thorough and accurate manner. Manages and completes AEHR tasks per prescribed time lines.
• Supports and knowledge of new applications and policies: AEHR, Abbreviations, etc.
• Demonstrate typing skills proficiency by: Using a keyboard, required to type proficiently and accurately; Have the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute with 0-2 errors; Have the ability to proof work.
• Knowledge of insurance, utilization review, scheduling requirements and support of front desk responsibilities.
• Able to operate and maintain department equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental and more
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee assistance program
• Retail plans
• Discount programs, perks and other benefits

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