LVN​/LPN - GI Liver Clinic Non-Exempt; Union

Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs and 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 incoming faxes, and obtaining prior authorizations.

Ensures the 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.

As an integral part of the Department, provides smooth outpatient flow resulting in optimum patient satisfaction and clinic operation. The Licensed Vocational/Practice Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to varied patient populations and their families. Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs and medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication, and manages prescription as directed by physician.

Schedules diagnostic tests and surgeries as ordered by the physician as needed. Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting incoming faxes, and obtaining prior authorizations. Ensures the 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.

Must be highly flexible, enthusiastic, have a proactive approach, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, work efficiently under pressure and in a team environment, be comfortable with computers, and be willing to travel throughout the Keck Medicine of USC Community (on campus and satellite practices) to cover practice integrations, vacations, illnesses, holidays, and leave of absences. Hours may vary depending on assignments.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed. Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow.
• Performs basic administrative duties.
• Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.
• Implants an effective and efficient patient flow.
• Performs first aid and CPR if needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner.
• Triages patients in person and over the telephone.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Schedules diagnostic tests and surgeries as ordered by the physician as needed.
• Takes patient histories and vital signs and documents accordingly in the EMR.
• Organizes pharmacy refill requests for physician approval.
• Records patient information in chart/EHR according to regulatory standards.

• Req High school or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training;
  Graduate from an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
• Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians,…