LICENSED PRACTICAL AND LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT US:

omo - Power Your Career is a practice management organization leading the way in healthcare talent solutions. The organization provides access to the most comprehensive network of quality healthcare professionals, supporting over 700 physicians in over 200 independent practices across sunny Southern California.

We are your healthcare career matchmaker. We pride ourselves on finding and pairing top talent with independent practices in multiple specialties including, but not limited to Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Concierge Medicine, Cardiology, Plastic Surgery, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Oncology, General Surgery, and many more. We represent candidates that want to work in a smaller, independent practice that offers highly specialized and focused care.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

Are you passionate about providing excellent patient care and making a difference in someone’s life? Join our team of experienced professionals who work collectively to bring the highest-quality treatment in a compassionate and caring atmosphere to our patients. We are committed to providing our patients with the best possible medical care.

Looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse who will be responsible for performing moderately complex and/or specialized patient-oriented procedures under the supervision of a clinician or Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure that patients receive appropriate care. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Responsible for performing operational duties as required under the supervision of the site administrator or designee.
• Under the direction of a registered nurse, the Licensed Vocational Nurse will provide care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards. 
• Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. 
• Follows patient identification procedures, provides appropriate information for all patient procedures, and collects and handles specimens. 
• Reviews and implements prescribed interventions for the patient. Implements and documents discharge plans for each patient. 
• Recognizes that ethical/legal/medical dilemmas exist in the nursing practice and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions. 
• Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment. 
• Assist with the care and maintenance of department equipment. 
• Complete and accurate charting of patient records. 
• Complete an accurate record keeping of equipment and quality measures. 
• Collaborate with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of care across the continuum, providing timely, safe and quality care. 
• Responsible for providing a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for the patient and the staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 or 2 years of post-high school education or a degree from a two-year college.
• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program.
• Current California LVN license.
• I.V. therapy and phlebotomy certification required.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (AHA)- (100% online certification is not acceptable).

DISCLAIMER:

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE(S) INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION. EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER JOB-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES REQUESTED BY ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED TO GIVE INSTRUCTIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, THE INCUMBENTS WILL POSSESS THE SKILLS, APTITUDES, AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM EACH DUTY PROFICIENTLY. SOME REQUIREMENTS MAY EXCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WHO POSE A DIRECT THREAT OR SIGNIFICANT RISK TO THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, OTHER THAN AN “AT-WILL” RELATIONSHIP.

EOE:

THE COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE, AND COMPLIES WITH ADA REGULATIONS AS APPLICABLE.