Sr. LVN - Primary Care (Pasadena)

Under the
direct supervision of the designated clinical staff member, provides direct
patient care for diverse patient population. Works with clinic management,
administration, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and
other clinical staff to include LVN's and MA's and ancillary personnel in
providing total patient care, maintaining high standards of care, and
recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening
emergencies. Coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by the
department and/or Administration.

Required:

• Possess
  active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
  with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification.
• Possession
  of active BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Ability
  to take vital signs, administer medications and obtain drug refills as needed.
• Ability
  to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to the physician.
• Knowledge
  of symptomatology of common and or life threatening medical problems.
• Interpersonal
  skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians,
  staff, and all health providers
• Performs phlebotomy, CPR,
  Injections, and other skills within scope of practice.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, Windows
  computer function, computer navigation, and ability to use computerized patient
  care systems.
• Knowledge
  of all safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens or contaminated
  instruments
• Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive
  information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone

Preferred:

• Knowledge of all instruments and
  supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures