A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
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Job Summary Exempt:
No Works under the supervision of a RN or clinic provider, in the patient care area. Performs a variety of established and approved nursing procedures. This position is represented by RCHEA. Standards of Behavior Line of Responsibility and Authority
LINE OF AUTHORITY
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Clinic Manager/Practice Administrator Professionalism and Self-Development Education and Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Clinic/Medical Office experience preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited LVN program
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
Current California LVN license
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
Current CPR Certification Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills
ACCOMMODATIONS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions
CONFIDENTIALITY
Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital
(b): This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally pull, lift, transfer, or push a patient side to side, to a sitting position, to a standing position, or laterally. The employee must demonstrate a pull lift of 50 pounds from the floor.
POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS
Category 1 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Requires the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve an inherent potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them. Protective measures should be used while engaged in Category 1 tasks with exposure potential.) Job Roles LVN (Outpatient) (AHCL) Administers medicines following established policies, including patient observation. Assists in the development of a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care. Follows established policies for the administration of narcotics. Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies. Performs admission intake and ongoing monitoring based on clinic specific policy and procedures. Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.
