Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States. UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform. Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients. UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices. UHP is currently affiliated with 154 providers consisting of 110 physicians and 44 advanced practice providers operating out of 50 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.
POSITION SUMMARY
This non-exempt position collaborates with physicians, both internally and externally, to develop and implement a seamless progression of care to meet the patient's needs. If the position relates to radiation oncology, collaboration with physics personnel, radiation therapists, and other members of the Radiation Oncology team is crucial. The individual must have the ability to triage patients and workload. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) must adhere to the LVN scope of practice
This is a high-volume clinical environment where providers may see up to 20 patients per day. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities, adapting to changing patient needs, and maintaining efficiency while delivering compassionate care.
This position requires flexibility to work at both our Rancho Bernardo and Chula Vista locations as needed.
What you will be doing- May include checking schedules and organizing patient flow and utilizing exam rooms efficiently; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing patients and room for an appropriate exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions and results to patients/families with concern and empathy; triaging calls and returning calls timely, and providing pertinent information to physicians, staff, and patients.
- Sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/imaging reports, hospital notes, referral information, test results, etc. timely and in preparation for applicable appointments; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
- Setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; following sterile techniques to clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment, ensuring all instruments and equipment are operational and able to provide valid results; cleaning instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to the scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies, and restocking exam/procedure rooms; maintaining crash cart.
- Respecting/promoting patient rights; respecting patient confidentiality and privacy and communicating courteously and respectfully: responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with the office coordinator or immediate supervisor; carrying out direct or indirect physician orders accurately. Performs delegated functions using processes and procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards, verbal or written, established by the Company or the Division.
- May vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs or mensuration; preparing for and assisting with physical examinations; clinical pharmacology; and drug administration through various routes including injections.
What you will bring to the team
- Graduate of an Accredited Vocational Nursing School and have a State of California license.
- Skill in using computer systems and general office equipment used to effectively perform job functions
- Certification of Basic Life Support
- Catheter experience is a plus
- Experience working in a fast-paced outpatient medical practice, specialty clinic, urgent care, or similar ambulatory care setting.
- Candidates should be comfortable supporting providers in a high-volume practice seeing approximately 20 patients per day.
What we can offer you
- Competitive Salary and Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Generous time off (start accruing on your first day - no waiting period)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Company Discounts
- Collaborative work environment - we want our employees to have a say in how we run our office
- Employee Recognition
Compensation is depending on a number of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, or experience that may fall outside of the range shown
