Provides care/services under the California State Law defining the Nurse Practice Act.
Professional Duties
- Patient Assessment/Evaluation.
- Patient Planning/Implementation.
- Medication Administration.
- ECG- performs electrocardiograms as ordered by the provider and according to approved policy and procedure.
- Dressing/Sutures/Orthopedics Appliances.
- Patient and/or Provider Assistance.
- Non-Invasive Procedure.
- Invasive Procedures.
- Testing.
- Documentation & Information.
- Quality Control Activities.
- Responds to all codes.
- Responsible for lab draws, specimen processing using CBC machine and Piccolo, and relaying results to MD as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience
- Introduce self and your role
- Be knowledgeable about your job so that you can serve others effectively
- Help others, offering to assist (Ask, how may I help you?)
- Do your share. Do what you say you will do and take action, follow through. Be willing to pitch in and help
- Let your patients, customers and co-workers know what they can expect from you and follow through
- Be an active listener (make eye contact, validate)
- Be accountable for your work
- Be sensitive to factors that influence customers and co-worker’s situation including age, gender, culture, race and socioeconomic status. Be observant of others’ social cues (emotions) and respond appropriately
- Speak clearly and use understandable language (avoid medical jargon or slang)
- Summarize key information and provide written materials whenever possible
- Validate to ensure understanding
- Use open-ended questions to engage
- Demonstrate appropriate body language and tone of voice
- Speak positively about your work, co-workers and Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care
- See the positive in situations and in others
- Avoid gossip and negativity
- Offer to answer any additional questions that the person, patient or customer may have
Qualifications
- Current California LVN License.
- 2 years experience in an acute care, emergency room, urgent care or immediate care, preferred.
- Knowledgeable in scope of practice.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients and physicians.
- Able to work independently and assist in directing others to achieve care goals.
- BLS and ACLS required. Proficient with I.V.
Physical Demands
- Sitting: Approximately 25% of day
- Standing: Approximately 45% of day
- Walking: Approximately 35% of day
- Lifting: 0 - 50 lbs (equipment, supplies) - approximately 20% of day
- Bending: Approximately 30% of day. Kneeling < 20%.
- Hearing/Visual Acuity: Adequate for use with computers, telephone and or Blackberry -
Approx 50% of day
- Computer: Highly technical work environment - Must be able to work ≥ 5 hours / day using keyboard, mouse and monitor
- Reaching: Above head 75 degrees - approximately 40%.
- Hand grip dexterity: Approximately 40% of day
