What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN position at Acute Response Inc?
Acute Response is a veteran-owned, nationally-recognized staff augmentation firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged by a history of providing excellent support to the medical community. Our motto is "So That Others May Live Comfortably!"
Duties:
- Provides direct nursing care and support services to patients being tested for the novel coronavirus.
- Provide direct nursing care within LVN scope of practice and support services to physicians/providers. Collect nasopharyngeal specimens from patients.
- Patient Communication: Explain collection process to patients and/or care giver. Provide patient isolation directions following collection. Answer patient questions as necessary.
- Quality and Patient Safety: Assist with clinical quality improvement efforts and oversee infection control practice.
- Patient workflow: Prepare the exam room and document collections properly. Supplies: Maintain rooms and clinical supply inventory.
- Emergency management: Work as team member in emergency situations and maintain emergency supplies. Perform front desk duties as necessary.
Skills:
- CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATION- Minimum: Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse license and BLS within 30 days of hire.
- TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum: Must have general proficiency in computer skills, including use of electronic medical records.
Education:
- LEVEL OF EDUCATION- Minimum: Education or training necessary to obtain California LVN license
**Must be fully COVID vaccinated**
Acute Response Inc provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
· Veteran-led organization
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $42.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- LVN: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LVN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: One location