LVN - Riverside Area; Temporary Seasonal Vaccination Clinic - Pipeline - On Call; Temp

Job Summary

Provides nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician/advanced practice provider. Utilizes observational skills to observe nursing intervention and assists medical staff to insure optimal care within established policies, procedures, and standards. Under direct supervision, provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan of the organization and treats coworkers, patients, families, and all members of the health‑care team with dignity and respect.

• Exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, providers, and co‑workers; shows courtesy, compassion, and respect; conforms to the critical service standards established for the department.
• Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance with the physicians/advanced practice providers and/or a registered nurse within the scope of practice.
• Transcribes physician/advanced practice providers orders as directed by policy.
• Communicates directly with a registered nurse to institute changes in the plan of care and assists with the development of a nursing care plan.
• Administers specified medication accurately following the provider’s order or standing orders within scope of practice.
• Executes treatments such as urinary catheterizations, placement of intravenous catheters, bladder irrigations and instillations, suctioning procedures, throat irrigations and enemas, and utilizes equipment as required. Adheres to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Adheres to high‑level disinfectant, point‑of‑use, and peel‑pack policies and procedures.
• Performs related patient care functions such as taking temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure readings, wound care, instructing patient in self‑administered treatments or procedures, obtaining specimens, and ensuring correct culture collection.
• Assists physicians/advanced practice providers or other medical staff with examinations and treatments by selecting and passing instruments, providing support and restraint to the patient, draping, and other assistance as directed.
• Observes and documents patient condition by gathering signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapy to identify unexpected or significant findings, initiates appropriate emergency procedures, and reports unusual conditions to the registered nurse or advanced practice provider in a timely manner.
• Collects and processes specimens per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
• Provides non‑complicated teaching following the registered nurse/advanced practice provider/physician plan for education. Reports any identified learning needs and discharge barriers.
• Ensures cleanliness of the nursing module/station, patient exam room, and proper functioning of patient care equipment by visual inspection, routine testing, and other related methods. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Utilizes effective verbal and non‑verbal communication.
• Performs work in other departments or modules as assigned by the nursing/department administration to maintain established standards of care and safety.
• Performs departmental back‑office workflows including proactive office encounters, closing care gaps, patient outreach, access and/or nurse visits.
• Participates in staff meetings and in‑service programs.
• Assists in ordering and stocking of module/department supplies and equipment.
• Accepts verbal and telephone orders from the physician/advanced practice provider.
• Supports patient communication and message management, including patient emails, call center messages, and all other back‑office messages.
• Administers pulse oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometry, oxygen therapy via mask or nasal cannula, oral, nasal, and tracheal suctioning, and sputum induction.
• Documents care in Health Connect per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including orientation of new employees.
• Assists in coordinating the discharge process.
• Performs all job functions…