LVN/LPN - Newport Beach HemOnc Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) | University of Southern California (USC)
University of Southern California (USC)
Location
Newport Beach, CA | United States
Job description
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is an individual with specific knowledge and technical skills to assist the Registered Nurse in providing care for a designated group of patients. The LVN utilizes the Nursing Process to provide therapeutic care to a specific population of patients, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Essential Duties:
- Uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan.
- Provides direct patient care.
- Administers medications.
- Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Schedules and receives patients.
- Prepares and maintains medical records.
- Performs basic secretarial and medical transcription duties.
- Enters charges into the system in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences.
- Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.
- Takes patient histories and vital signs.
- Implements an effective and efficient patient flow.
- Performs first aid and CPR if needed.
- Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license.
- Organizes pharmacy refill requests for physician approval.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High school or equivalent
- Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
- Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word as well as Internet access and utilization.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
- Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
- Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years Experience in a health care setting.
- LVN - Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA) IV certification
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA) Valid California Vocational Nursing license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
The hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 - $39.69. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
About University of Southern California (USC)
USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations.
As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.
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