LVN-EDCC Cardiology Clinic

Job Description:

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocation Nurse Program if hired after March 1, 2025; if assigned to CC7700 Wound Care Clinic (Warke) must complete Hyperbaric Medicine (HBOT) training course completion within one (1) year of hire

Licensure/Certification:

Required: California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN); American Heart Association BLS Additional certifications required as outlined: Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification: Upon hire: 7010 Emergency Room 7089 EDOC Pain Management (Rancho Mirage) 7087 EDOC Pain Management (South Palm Canyon) 8055 Geriatric Medicine Clinic Within 90 days: 6401 Perinatology 7013 OB-ED (Obstetrics Emergency Dept) Within six (6) months: 8040 Urgent Care (Argyros) 8043 Urgent Care (Sunrise) 8045 Urgent Care (Rancho Mirage) 8732 Clinic Division Float Pool Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 90 days: 6401 Perinatology 7013 OB-ED (Obstetrics Emergency Dept)

Experience:

Preferred: Healthcare experience; experience communicating and translating medical terminology using bilingual Spanish/English skills in a hospital, clinic or medical practice setting

Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Performs within the scope of practice for the professional license held.
• Assists Registered Nurses (RN) and physicians by ensuring that appropriate data collection and preparation, examination and diagnostic testing occur without error and without delay.
• Ensures accurate documentation of all patient care activity; communicates data on patient assessment to RN, if applicable.
• Completes patient assignment within assigned shift as directed by RN; evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and patients progress toward expected outcomes every shift, if applicable.
• Maintains lab and other diagnostic test results and reports to RN in a timely manner, if applicable.
• Orders and communicates supply needs to supervisor to ensure work areas are appropriately and maintained.
• Answers telephone in a polite efficient manner; takes clear and accurate messages, transfers calls.
• Provides timely and appropriate discharge instructions to patients.
• Contributes to cost effectiveness by using judgment when opening and using supplies.
• Maximizes free time between patients and other duties to assist with cleaning and organizing workstation, cleaning rooms, and filing; assists other nurses with care, if applicable.
• Performs patient callbacks with information about test results or for quality customer service.
• Coordinates breaks and lunch periods with team members so as not to compromise patient flow.
• Maintains and practices professional boundaries with all patient interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Skils:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize information or data to facilitate easy retrieval and use
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions
• Knowledge of diseases, diagnostic tests, treatments, medical supplies and equipment
• Ability to use general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner
• Self-starter; driven to take action without needing prompting
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications