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