Outpatient LVN

GENERAL PURPOSE

Orange County Surgical Center is a premier outpatient surgical facility committed to providing the highest quality surgical care. As one of the only Physician-owned and operated ambulatory surgical centers in California, our mission to bridge the gap between healthcare excellence and compassion remains at the forefront of all we do. We are looking for a motivated LVN to join our team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position, but are not intended to be all-inclusive

• Pre & post op patients, including IV insertion, pre & post op paperwork, patient education, and discharge instructions.
• Monitor patient vitals (HR, BP, O2Sat, EKG) during procedures
• Assist in venouse procedure room preparation; maintain sterile techniques in the procedure room; assist with pre- and post-procedures, including assessment of discharge
• Assist in recovery room patient care following vascular procedures and venous procedures
• Assist in patient bay turnover
• Gather patient clinical information prior to procedures, including patient assessments and patient history
• Keep clear and accurate patient medical records
• Assist the inventory manager in maintaining the inventory count
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to:
  • Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed
  • Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment policies, and procedures

• Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position
• Oversee and manage the Environment of Care reporting binder for our sites' accreditation
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(Education, licenses, certifications, and experience required to fulfill the essential duties, including computer skills as required)

• Current LVN license in the state of practice is required
• Minimum of two (2) years’ clinical experience in critical care, interventional radiology, or medical/surgical required
• IV certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word required    

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS, SKILLS, AND ATITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills; ability to interact positively with teammates at all levels
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention to detail, follow-through, analytical, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities according to clinical standards; high degree of initiative
• Self-directed; able to function independently and as a member of a team, and to foster a positive work environment
• Demonstrated exactness in attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to present and document work according to standards required
• Demonstrated ability to maintain absolute confidentiality concerning patient information
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in emergency or life-threatening situations
• Empathy, consideration, and respect for patients and teammates

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position

• Ability to read, speak, and write English with clarity of expression sufficient to communicate technical and complex concepts to teammates, patients, and patient family members in clear and easily understandable terms required
• The ability to understand clinical/medical vocabulary written or spoken in English is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical requirements can vary.  These must be reviewed with management.  In general, the position requires the following physical activities:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 5 pounds to a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted; able to stand for extended periods of time and to perform repetitive stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, with some sitting; full range of body motions required to lift patients, wear a lead apron, and lift supplies
• Manual dexterity and the ability to work rapidly are required
• Ability to perform patient transfers and positioning of patients up to 200 pounds unassisted; seek assistance for any patient over 200 pounds
• Ability to lift and move patient transport devices
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds