Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - OBGYN - Sign on Bonus Available-1
Company: SHARP HEALTHCARE
Location: San Diego
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
HoursShift Start Time:8 AMShift End Time:5 PMAdditional Shift
Information:Weekend Requirements:No WeekendsOn-Call Required:No
What You Will Do
Assists patients, staff and physicians as needed to maintain a high
level of efficiency of operations and customer service while
providing quality care to a designated patient population.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Functions
Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in assigned area and
within scope of practice.
Fully successful in performing/assisting with all tests and
procedures in assigned department.
May act as a clinical resource for assigned area.
Administers medications safely and accurately per guidelines and
written order. Ensures verification by licensed person and
documentation of all medications administered including two (2)
patient identifier verification. Assists with Medical Assistant
medication verification in immediate area. No medication
errors.
Able to prepare patient for examination or procedure. Obtains
complete and accurate consent for procedures/surgery. Prepares and
labels biopsies in a thorough and accurate manner.
Accurately documents patient care per protocol.
Partners with physicians to continuously learn and expand clinical
knowledge base.
Listens to patients, collects pertinent information, recognizes the
urgency of the patient's problem and routes to physicians. Returns
phone calls according to physician instruction. May schedule
patient appointments.
In partnership with physician, provides specific educational
material and individual teaching.
Uses universal precautions and demonstrates knowledge of infection
control policies and procedures.
Provides assistance to PSRs in resolving issues related to front
desk responsibilities including scheduling and telephone
management. Acts as a positive role model and ensures appropriate
service delivery.
Participates in clinical projects as directed by the physician or
manager.
Department specific requirements:
Organizes and completes daily requirements and
responsibilities.
Telephone Message Management - Ensures prompt and efficient return
of messages according to established policy. Troubleshoots and
resolves problem calls.
Daily Organization - Monitors patient flow, physician schedules and
completes daily tasks to ensure quality and meet service standards.
Follows policy and procedure for entering of OCM and utilization of
IDX. Completes work within assigned hours.
Able to respond to changing circumstances and prioritize patient
needs.
Responds to urgent and emergent situations in a calm and capable
manner. Utilizes good judgment and problem solving ability.
Ensures readiness of reports and information to maximize patient
visit.
Maintains appropriate supply levels. Cost conscious in usage.
Participates in and prepares for site inspections and
inventories.
Completes department inventories per guidelines.
Enters authorizations and schedules surgeries and procedures in a
timely and accurate manner.
Assists in other departments as assigned to meet staffing needs and
travels to other sites as business needs arise.
Successfully completes Nursing Competencies with a score of 90% or
greater in each section = Great.
Successfully completes Nursing Competencies with a score of 90% or
greater on all but one section. Passed on retesting = Good.
Unsuccessful in passing more than one section of Nursing Competency
Testing and/or failed to pass testing on second attempt = Needs
Improvement
Completes Quality Assurance (QA) assignments and ensures overall
department compliance with requirements. QA scores: 96-100% =
Great; 90-95% = Good; 90% and below = Needs Improvement.
Maintains narcotic control procedures including key management and
inventory. Assists with prescription reconciliation at the end of
month.
Support and completion of quality initiatives: P4P, BMI, DataMart,
etc.
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and Information Systems
applications.
Able to activate emergency procedure per protocol - code, fire,
etc.
Documents patient care events in a thorough and accurate manner.
Manages and completes AEHR tasks per prescribed time lines.
Support and knowledge of new applications and policies: AEHR,
Abbreviations, etc.
Demonstrate typing skills proficiency by: Using a keyboard,
required to type proficiently and accurately; Have the ability to
type a minimum of 30 words per minute with 0-2 errors; Have the
ability to proof work.
Knowledge of insurance, utilization review, scheduling requirements
and support of front desk responsibilities.
Able to operate and maintain department equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as
a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified
individual with disability or any other protected class
IV Certification (NPTA Sterile Product Certification) -
Various-Employee provides certificate; ACLS Certification (Advanced
Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association; AHA Basic Life
Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American
Heart Association; California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA
Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians
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