LPN/LVN - LPN/LVN

Specialty: LVN/LPN

Job Description

Assists the Head Nurse in the performance of the Head Nurse's duties.

Verifies the identification and observes the behavior of patients to whom medication or other medical services are provided.

Must adhere to all procedures referable to accounting for medication dispensed to patients and reporting any deviations immediately to the Head Nurse.

Maintains the medical charts, the medical unit appointment book and daily visit log book.

Performs the appropriate independent nursing follow-up care of patients.

Assists in the identification and recall of patients for follow-up medical and nursing care. This includes the monitoring of urine toxicology.

Assists in the performance of admission and annual physical examinations.

Provides the physician or physician assistant with urine toxicology and other laboratory data as they become available.

Attends on a punctual basis at least ten medical meetings annually and shall serve as a member of one of the Division's Standing Committees.

Performs any and all tasks necessary to improve the quality of care, to improve the productivity of medical staff, and to improve patient satisfaction with the medical/nursing care they receive.

Performs any and all tasks necessary to enhance reimbursement and reduce denials for services rendered.

Performs phlebotomy, EKGs, immunizations, vital signs and assists in urine collection.

Assists the physician or physician assistant in the performance of pelvic examinations.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience

Bachelors degree preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

BLS certification

Licensed Practical Nursing state certification required

Benefits

Day 1 Health benefits (Health/Vision/Dental)

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Travel reimbursement

State License reimbursement

$1500 Referral bonus program

Listed pay packages are based on weekly gross amounts.

Please reference Job number: 208596