LVN -Outpatient- Level II - Redlands MOB - Ophthalmology-Regular Clinic - On Call

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 ensure optimal care within established policies, procedures, and standards. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider, 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. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice 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 patients established by physician/advanced practice providers and/or a registered nurse within the scope of practice.
• Transcribes physician/advanced practice providers orders and follows policy.
• Communicates directly with a registered nurse to institute changes in the plan of care; assists with and contributes to the development of a nursing care plan.
• Administers specified medications appropriately and accurately following the provider’s order and/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 uses required equipment; adheres to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Adheres to high level of disinfectant, point of use, peel packs policies, and procedures.
• Performs related patient care functions such as taking vital signs, wound care, patient instructions for self-administered treatments, specimen collection, and ensuring correct culture collection.
• Assists physician/advanced practice providers or other medical staff with examinations and treatments by selecting and passing instruments, providing support and patient restraint as directed.
• Within scope, observes and documents patient condition by gathering signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapy; initiates emergency procedures as necessary and reports unusual conditions to the registered nurse/advanced practice providers timely.
• May volunteer to start and maintain IV therapy with certifications; notifies RN/AP/physician of problems; may discontinue IV therapy except intra-cath and central venous lines.
• May volunteer to start venipuncture/blood withdrawal with certifications.
• Collects and processes specimens per policy and protocol.
• Provides non-compounded teaching following the nurse/AP/physician plan for education; reports identified learning needs and discharge barriers.
• Ensures cleanliness of the nursing module/station, patient exam room, and proper functioning of patient care equipment; provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Utilizes effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Performs in other departments or modules as assigned to maintain established standards of care and safety.
• Performs 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 distribution/stocking of supplies and equipment.
• Accepts verbal and telephone orders from the physician/advanced practice providers.
• Supports patient communication and message management including patient emails, call center messages, and other back-office messages.
• Administers pulse oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometry, oxygen therapy, suctioning (oral, nasal, trach), and sputum induction as ordered.
• 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…