LVN

Looking for a LVN to work along side our exciting Team and care for our patients.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Definition: Under direct supervision, the LVN works interdependently with other health care professionals to provide quality health care to the patient. The LVN is educated and trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care environment. LVN must be flexible and able to cover all non managerial aspects of the clinic but able to spot problems and recommend solutions management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Activities:

• Ability to room patients following each individual provider policy
• Ability to perform triage following the triage protocol
• Ability to complete referrals, scanning, records request, patient correspondence and medication refills
• Ability to resolve patient related issues that arise
• Answer and return calls in a timely manner
• Maintain clinical inventory

Main Activities:

• Perform basic lab tests using venipuncture and fingerstick method
• Process blood results using the I Stat, Cholestech and Hemosense machines
• Accurately enter patient information in Intergy
• Responsible for maintaining daily QA, Logs, Calibration and maintenance of the lab analyzers.

Main Activities:

• Ability to understand and interpret EKG Rhythm strips to successfully complete Stress Echos, Treadmills and Holter Monitor interpretations

Main Activities:

• Ability to schedule, reschedule, cancel, no shows, block templates and scrub provider schedules for errors
• Ability to provide detailed instructions for scheduled test

Main Activities:

• Ability to schedule patients, pull reports, monitoring the alerts and the overdue patients following clinical protocol.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Medical Terminology
• Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures for all sites, providers and rooms
• Knowledge of computer systems, spreadsheets and application
• Knowledge of operating the standard clinical equipment
• Knowledge of HIPPA policies
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety policies

Skills

Must demonstrate the following skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team building skills
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergent situation
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Very effective organizational skills
• Effective written communications skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Vitera and e-mail at a proficient level
• Stress management skills
• Time management skills

Professional Attributes

Must maintain strict confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines. Must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be a graduate of a vocational or technical college in vocational nursing and hold a current license.

CPR certification and ACLS must be acquired within 6 months of appointment. Venipuncture and IV Certified

Equivalencies will be considered.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Office settings and traveling to off-site locations

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: The LVN will spend long hours sitting, walking, standing and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain. The LVN will also have to do some varied activities including stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, kneeling and crouching. Requires eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity, talking, hearing and specific vision abilities including depth perception, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional lifting/carrying items up to 50 pounds.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.