Full-Time
Licensed Vocational Nurse 3
Surgery Clinic
University of Southern California
Research university in Los Angeles, CA
Compensation Overview
$29 - $45.20/hr
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Phlebotomy
CPR
Infection Control
Medication Administration
First Aid
Word/Pages/Docs
Vital Signs
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Patient Education
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Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Completion of an accredited vocational nursing program is required.
- Five years of experience in a surgical care, acute care, or ambulatory care setting is required.
- Experience in a specialty area is required.
- The ability to work effectively with physicians, staff, and patients is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Internet access and utilization is required.
- Excellent customer service behavior is required.
- Strong interpersonal skills are required to handle sensitive situations and confidential information.
- The ability to make decisions effectively with appropriate stakeholder input is required.
- A valid California Vocational Nursing license is required.
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.
- Fire Life Safety Training from the City of Los Angeles is required; if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and renewed before expiration.
- Intravenous Therapy certification for Licensed Vocational Nurses is required.
- One specialty certification from the listed approved specialty certifications is required.
- Keck Program Preceptor Certification is required; new hires must obtain it within 90 days or by the next class.
Responsibilities
- Use basic assessment, participate in planning, execute interventions according to the care or treatment plan, and contribute to evaluating individualized interventions.
- Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain and record vital signs and medication lists, monitor patient flow, assist physicians with minor clinical procedures, perform electrocardiograms, prepare patient charts, and administer medication as directed.
- Provide direct patient care.
- Administer medications, including injections and intravenous medications, as directed.
- Assess and monitor patient condition and notify the physician or healthcare professional.
- Communicate professionally for patient care, education, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Schedule diagnostic tests ordered by physicians.
- Schedule and receive patients.
- Prepare and maintain medical records.
- Perform administrative duties, including answering and returning patient calls, sorting incoming faxes, and obtaining prior authorizations.
- Enter charges into the system accurately and promptly.
- Handle telephone calls and write correspondence.
- Serve as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.
- Take patient histories and vital signs.
- Implement effective and efficient patient flow.
- Perform first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation when needed.
- Assist physicians with examinations and treatments as permitted by the license, including special procedures, minor surgical procedures, and diagnostic examinations.
- Organize pharmacy refill requests for physician approval.
- Provide medical information and education to patients according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Triage patients in person and by telephone.
- Maintain equipment and supplies and identify and arrange for equipment requiring repair.
- Maintain patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality and ensure a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations.
- Ensure compliance with infection control policies.
- Act as a lead and train entry-level staff or new team members when designated.
- Act as a subject matter expert to ensure team members understand specialty procedures and provide in-service training as needed.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support protocol development.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience mentoring and training Licensed Vocational Nurses and other staff.
The University of Southern California is a private research university with academic programs across the arts, sciences, business, engineering, law, health, and other professional fields.
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