LVN III: Heart Valve Clinic

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and under assigned administrative supervision, provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards. Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Follows patient identification procedures, provides appropriate information for all patient procedures, and collects and handles specimens. Assesses and implements prescribed interventions for the patient.

Implements and documents discharge plan for each patient. Recognizes that ethical/legal/medical dilemmas exist in the nursing practice and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions. Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment. Assist with the care and maintenance of department equipment. Complete and accurate charting of patient records. Complete and accurate record keeping of equipment and quality measures. Collaborate with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of care across the continuum, providing timely, safe and quality care. Responsible for providing a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for the patient and the staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Must perform phlebotomy if applicable to department.

Molecular Imaging & Therapy (MIT): The LVN in MIT will also support clinical trial record keeping and review. The LVN applies demographic research criteria and reviews potential research patient charts using research inclusion/exclusion criteria, prepares charts and updates patient profiles, provides data as directed. Must be able to perform front office functions.

Primary Care and Urgent Care: Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams. The LVN will process in office tests, collect specimens, and perform procedures within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.

Specialty Clinics Only: Performs specialty procedures that include catheters, injections, mohs surgical patients, and injection preparation. Will also coordinate home meds, specialty pharmacy, DME and home care. Will be responsible for coordination of complex care. The LVN III will work with leader to identify an annual project to improve patient care, patient satisfaction and/or improve work environment. Level III will be obtained at completion of project and must be completed on an annual basis.

Oncology Clinic: Performs phlebotomy, if applicable to the department. Assists providers with office-based procedures as needed. Coordinates home medications, specialty pharmacy services, durable medical equipment (DME), and home care services. Manages and coordinates complex patient care needs to ensure continuity of care.

Cancer Urgent Care: Performs phlebotomy, if applicable to the department. Assists providers with office-based procedures as needed. Coordinates home medications, specialty pharmacy services, durable medical equipment (DME), and home care services. Manages and coordinates complex patient care needs to ensure continuity of care. Assist with patient registration, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling as needed.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EPIC) preferred
• Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Specialty Clinics: 3+ years of experience as an LVN
• Primary Care & Urgent Care: 4+ years of experience as an LVN
• Primary Care & Urgent Care Only:
  • Completion of educational courses before moving into an LVN III role:
    • New Hire LVN course - Primary Care or Urgent Care
    • LVN II course
    • LVN III course
    • Minimum of 1 Champion role held by LVN

License Required

• Current LVN License to practice in the State of California

Certifications Required

• Current BLS Certification

Certifications Preferred

• Phlebotomy Certification