LVN I - Upland
Company: City of Hope
Location: Upland
Posted on: May 11, 2022
Job Description:
About City of Hope
City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and
educational institution with over 6000 employees, is dedicated to
the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening
diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered
philosophy.
Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of
Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and
advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and
scientific research. City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute
designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the
National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation's
leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of
care for cancer treatment.
Position Summary:
This position description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as
a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to
the position. Job duties may vary depending on facility.
Under the direction of a licensed provider or Registered Nurse
(RN), the LVN assists in the evaluation of nursing care by
collecting subjective and objective data and recognition of
problems or abnormal conditions specific to patients of all ages.
Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to
appropriate health care team member. The duties may vary from
setting to setting, depending on the size, location, and type.
Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing
verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service
goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.
Essential Functions:
Will provide direct patient care services as determined by the
patient's plan of care under supervision of provider and licensed
support staff
- Prepares for patient appointments by reviewing and updating
patient records prior to appointment. This includes checking for
updates of recent test results, lab results and correspondence.
Also reviews patient record (EHR) to determine needed services and
whether referrals are in process or have been completed since last
visit.
- Provides initial medical screening: Greets patients and directs
to appropriate exam / procedure room. Obtains weight, height,
temperature, blood pressure, pulse, pain level, chief complaint, O2
saturation (if indicated) and basic medical history; accurately
documents in medical chart according to generally accepted medical
standards.
- Appropriately prepares patient for visit and alerts physician
when patient is ready to be seen. When provider is unavailable,
keeps the patient updated on the status of their appointment and
when necessary assists the patient in re-scheduling or scheduling
follow-up. Provides information to patient as to general clinic
policies, patients' rights and responsibilities as needed.
- Performs general clerical duties in support of health care team
according to the needs of the clinic and as directed by provider(s)
and nursing staff. These include but are not limited to answering
phones, photocopies, faxing, typing, completing forms, etc. Works
with patient scheduling system to assist Patient
Scheduling/Registration staff with the orderly and efficient
patient flow.
- Assists provider or nurse upon request during examination /
procedure of patient and according to generally accepted medical
standards. Practices universal precautions with respect to
established safety protocols. Facilitates communication between the
provider(s) and patient as needed, including translation as
appropriate.
- Provides administrative back-up support to the health care team
as assigned and as necessary for the smooth and efficient operation
of the clinic. Accepts floating assignments to other clinical areas
as needed and assigned.
- Maintains work station in accordance with protecting PHI.
Performs routine quality check of equipment and promptly reports
damaged or missing equipment from exam/procedure rooms.
- Ensures clinical areas are organized with respect of standards
in safety and quality patient care. Works collaboratively with
health care team and other departments in solutions-oriented
problem solving with the goal of providing safe quality patient
care.
- Maintains exam / procedure rooms according to protocols: Cleans
rooms between patient exams to ensure patients' comfort and
compliance with infection control standards; ensures all necessary
supplies are stocked. Promptly reports when supplies are low and
works with nursing staff to ensure timely reordering is
completed.
- Administers medication via the following routes: oral,
intradermal, subcutaneous, sublingual, intramuscular, instillation,
suppository, topical, and irrigation.
- Administer immunizations understanding order from
provider.
- CVAD care and blood withdrawal and starts, hangs, monitors and
discontinues blood products and/or I.V. fluids. (LVNs certified in
intravenous therapy only)
- Utilizes time in a constructive and efficient manner by
assisting in such duties as restocking rooms/shelves/trays,
checking supplies and ensuring that all areas, exam / procedure
rooms are clean and orderly.
- Performs basic nursing procedures including thermal
applications, non-sterile soaks and applications of simple
dressing, perineal care and urine tests.
- Perform part of the triage process that includes interview,
observation, the collection of subjective and objective data, and
the recognition of problems or abnormal conditions specific to the
patient.
- Maintains compliance with manufacture guidelines to include,
but not limited to disinfectant/sterilization and safe handling of
instruments/equipment
- For safety and security reasons, is responsible for knowing the
whereabouts of a patient any time the patient is in clinical areas.
In the event a patient or clinic emergency, may be called to
activate the proper 'code', assisting provider(s) and clinical
staff with the appropriate emergency response. In the event of
evacuation, will assist in the evacuating of patients being seen by
her/his provider(s) as scheduled.
- Attends staff and medical meetings, as required.
- Annually demonstrates competence in accordance with required
functions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or
requested.
- Performs all duties in support of successful EHR
implementation.
- Performs additional duties within their scope of
practice/training, as assigned by health care team and in support
of quality assurance and improvement.
- Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.
- Must demonstrate competence in medication administration and
knowledge prior to administering medication.
- Per-certifies surgical and other procedures, if
appropriate.
- Receives verbal, telephone and written order and enters them
into the EHR at the time order is received.
- Performs peripheral blood drawing (phlebotomy).
- Directs lab/tests results to provider for review.
- Performs patient education when appropriate, provides health
care instructions and documents in EHR.
- Enhances professional growth and development through
participation in educations programs, reviewing current literature,
attending in-service meetings, and workshops.
Follows established City of Hope and department policies,
procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance,
safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including
adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.
Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining
confidentiality. Performs other related duties as assigned or
requested.
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education:
- High School graduate (or GED) required.
Minimum Experience:
- 0 years of work experience as an LVN in a medical
environment.
Required Courses/Training:
- Accredited LVN program
Required License/Certification:
- Current LVN licensure in the State of California
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart
Association
Preferred Education:
- Bilingual English/Spanish and/or other languages preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
- Board Certification in Intravenous Therapy
Additional Information:
- To protect the health of patients and stuff and to comply with
new State of California mandates, City of Hope staff are required
to show proof of full vaccination by September 30, 2021. Compliance
is a condition of employment.
City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is
proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a
qualified individual with disability.
- Posting Date: Mar 16, 2022
- Job Field: Nursing
- Employee Status: Regular
- Shift: Day Job
Keywords: City of Hope, Upland , LVN I - Upland, Healthcare , Upland, California
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