Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Job Description
Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program Current unencumbered state issued LVN license Minimum 1 year work experience as LVN (not including clinical rotations or orientation) Additional language skills (Mandarin, Cantonese) are a plus Responsibilities: Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations Ensures patient’s right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations Ensures compliance with infection control policies Other duties as assigned