Perinatal LVN Certified

JOB SUMMARY: 

The role of Perinatal LVN/Clerk will perform a variety of clinical and unit based clerical duties. Clerical duties may include the preparation, maintenance, and processing of patient records, relaying messages and patient requests to appropriate personnel, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, assisting in enforcement of visiting regulations, stocking and maintenance of supplies, and other related duties as assigned by the Perinatal Nurse Manager. LVN duties will include assisting the Perinatal Registered Nurse in delivering appropriate, comprehensive care to stable couplets, well babies, and/or patients in the postpartum period, in accordance with nursing standards, scope of practice and professional code of ethics. 

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Reports directly to Perinatal Nurse Manager
2. Reports indirectly to Director of Inpatient Services. 
3. Reports indirectly to the House Supervisor and other management covering the department. 
4. Takes daily direction from the Perinatal Nurses and Perinatal Nurse Manager.
5. Collaborates with all members of the Health Care Team in the coordination of patient care.

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS:

This position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Samples of Duties:

The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. 

• The Perinatal LVN/Clerk delivers indirect and direct care in a manner that preserves/protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Delivers both direct and indirect patient care, under the supervision of the Perinatal Unit RN’s, in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity and age. 
• Establishes a good rapport with patients, families and visitors, respecting patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality of information. 
• The Clerk/LVN meets the health care needs of patients within the framework of the nursing process and consistent with his/her level of practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and skills necessary to communicate with Perinatal patients, their families, visitors, and others.  Completes unit based competency relating to growth and development annually.  
• Assembles, maintains, and disassembles the patient’s medical record following established policy and procedure. 
• Maintains supplies:  central service, stock supplies, laundry, etc.   Orders and maintains patient educational materials and discharge packs
• Initiates and assembles appropriate forms from charts for patients being transferred to another facility. 
• Enters patient charges daily, and ensures completeness and accuracy of the nurse’s charges (correct documentation and orders to support charges), and communicates to nurses if missing information supporting the charges.
• Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients
• Take a postpartum Mom/Baby couplet assignment, under supervision of RN, as needed.
• Attend deliveries as needed, administer postpartum medication to patient when needed.
• Administer baby meds (i.e. Vitamin K, Erythromycin, Vitamin D, Hepatitis vaccine) 
• Start IV’s for patients as needed
• Participates in implementation of the plan of care. 
• Has a RN sign off and validate their patient care at the end of the shift.
• The LVN/Clerk participates in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, other staff, and self.
• The LVN/Clerk demonstrates effective interpersonal skills when communicating with health care consumers to include patients, families, personnel and the general public
• The LVN/Clerk supports the philosophy and goals of the hospital, the nursing department and the unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The Mission, Vision, and Values of Northern Inyo Healthcare District; 
• NIHD policies and procedures, including Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality standards;
• NIHD safety policies and procedures, including the Rainbow Chart, Employee Health, and Infection Prevention standards;

Skills/Abilities to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with NIHD staff and the public;
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with NIHD staff at all levels as well as the public;
• Develop and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

1. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to instruct/comfort patients/families; to maintain effective communication/contact with healthcare team members
2. Analytical skills necessary in order to prioritize workload and prepare nursing care plans, implement effective nursing care and develop solutions to problems concerning patient’s body, mind, and spirit
3. Basic computer knowledge including: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Intranet
4. Ability to learn Computer software programs applicable to patient care and operations process.
5. Must be able to understand, read, and write English clearly

Education: 

1. High school diploma or GED certificate
2. Successful completion of a Licensed Vocational Nursing Program and current California LVN license.

Certification: 

1. BLS within one month of hire and on-going
2. NRP within three months of hire.
3. IV certification

Preferred: 

Experience:

1. Previous hospital clerical experience or medical terminology course