LVN - Orthopedics

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs
• Performs initial nursing intake and prepares patients for examination
• Prepares patients for examination by reviewing current medications and reviewing documents in medical record
• Prepares medical chart and records patient information needed to support the reason for visit such as vital signs and reason for visit
• Coordinates prescribed medications, injections, or IV medications using standard process and as advised by provider
• Provides basic patient care and treatments such as taking vitals, performing diagnostic tests, phlebotomy, and specimen collection advised by the provider
• Observes patient, documents, and reports any changes in condition to the provider for instructions in taking vital actions for care
• Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes within the LVN scope of practice
• Answers patient and physician incoming messages with provider input
• Serves as a patient advocate and applies appropriate resources to support patient care
• Provides review of MA skills and performance abilities using designated evaluation tools
• Performs quality assurance and quality control measures to maintain compliance in the clinical environment

• Education: Completion of an accredited Vocational Nurse program
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid CA LVN license required; BLS certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required; IV/BW certification required
• Experience: 1+ years of LVN experience preferred

Benefits include health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) retirement plan.