Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Sacramento Heart & Vascular Medical Associates is one of Northern California’s foremost specialty groups in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. We have an immediate opening for a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), seeking employment in a fast-paced environment. This position works out of the main office (centrally located in Sacramento, CA). Under the direction of a physician, provides care to patients in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and courteous manner following established policies and protocols.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

· Provide telephone-based triage services: Respond to patient calls, address medication inquiries, and communicate lab results with efficiency and professionalism, managing 90% of daily tasks via phone interactions while remaining adaptable to additional assignments as needed (10%).

· Assess patient needs over the phone, review medical records, and assist with medications, test results, and care as directed by clinicians.

· Collaborate with RNs, physicians, clinicians, staff, patients, and families to develop care plans and improve health outcomes with a focus on preventive interventions.

· Document patient assessments, medication administration, treatments, and other interventions per legal, regulatory, and protocol standards.

· Assist with rooming patients, preparing for exams/procedures, emergency care, and injections as needed.

· Perform duties in a physician's office, including answering phones, taking messages, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, cleaning and restocking rooms, filing, and servicing equipment and instruments.

· Apply safety principles according to established policy.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Graduate from an approved vocational nursing program required.

· Current, active state vocational nursing license required.

· Minimum of 2 - 4 years LVN/Nursing related experience in a high paced clinic setting.

· Experience using EMR system for scripts and chart notes.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

· Must possess current state LVN license

· BLS certification, required

· ACLS Certification, required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· Demonstrated ability to handle emergencies competently.

· Collaborate effectively with multiple health professionals in a busy, complex environment using tact and diplomacy.

· Strong skills in electronic charting and documentation.

· Adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.

· Commitment to excellence and high standards.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

· Ability to manage priorities and workflow efficiently.

· Versatile and flexible, with a willingness to adapt to changing priorities.

· Acute attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with diverse individuals.

· Good judgment and ability to make timely, sound decisions.

· Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.

· Bilingual skills are a plus.

· Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

· Walk, kneel, stoop, and bend

· Understand and respond to a diverse population and urgent clinical needs

· Utilize visual, auditory, verbal, and olfactory processes required to assess, monitor, and care for patients.

· Sit for long periods of time while using computer and telephone

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Frequent exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.

Works in both an office setting and in exam rooms where temperatures are comfortable and noise levels are moderate.

Sacramento Heart & Vascular Medical Associates is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Sacramento, CA 95825 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30