LVN (Outpatient), Full-Time, Clk Pediatrics

apartment Adventist Health location_onClearlake, CA, US

Job Requirements

JOB DESCRIPTION

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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

Licenses and Certifications

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
EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, telephone/voicemail system, laser printer
EQUIPMENT USED: Photocopier, fax machine.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (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.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

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