Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN), Orthopedic

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The LVN is responsible for managing patient flow and relations within designated areas. Performs patient-oriented procedures and tasks within the scope of their education and training. Provides nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics. Works under the direction of clinician or other licensed personnel.

Schedule:

5 days per week, 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm |

Location:

Orthopedic Department, San Bernardino, CA

• Utilizes LVN Scope of Practice skills and knowledge to anticipate potential problems using a preventative care approach. Formulates alternative solutions using effective problem‑solving techniques.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge by reacting quickly, calmly, and professionally in emergent, life‑threatening situations according to clinic protocol.
• Directly responsible for completion of nurse visits under direction of provider.
• Assists with directing back‑office team on a day‑to‑day basis, ensuring job tasks are performed in a productive and high‑quality manner.
• Assists with back‑office duties such as vitals, injections, venipuncture, or procedures ensuring appropriate collection, handling, labeling, and processing of specimens.
• Adjusts work pace when performing multiple tasks, maintains patient flow for optimal function and remains calm in a stressful environment.
• Instructs, schedules, follows up with patients regarding test results and procedures; e.g., labs, imaging ordered by physician. Notifies patient or parent of test results after physician review.
• Evaluates and documents incoming telephone calls, competently evaluates and advises under the direction of the clinician. Follows up on test results, e.g., labs, imaging as assigned by providers.
• Participates in quality control functions according to SAC Health Policy and Procedures (expired meds, sterilization criteria, and weekly reports). Responsible for maintaining all back‑office logs.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of all patient care areas, work areas, medical equipment and supplies according to SAC Health Policy and Procedures.
• Assists with orientation of new employees, team huddles and training.
• Other duties as outlined in the official job description.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited LVN program required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Current, active and unrestricted LVN License required; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (must be American Heart Association or Red Cross accredited program). Valid California driver's license, and auto insurance. EPIC certification required for the module hired into.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of one (1) year experience as an LVN is required. Orthopedic, Physical Therapy, or Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Essential Technical/Motor
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have proficient computer skills including data entry. Able to use a variety of office equipment including fax machine, scanner, printer and copier, answering telephones.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Professional and strong communication skills in difficult situations. Ability to de‑escalate concerns. Telephone etiquette required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Ability to translate medical information. Team oriented.
• Essential Mental Abilities:
  Prioritize variety of assignments, follow moderate/complex instructions, proofread documents for accuracy, recognize and appropriately report safety problems or other…