Sr. LVN - Neurology

Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Operations the Sr. LVN is responsible for monitoring staff and performing associated nursing services.

This requires direct nursing care, medication administration as outlined by program protocol, patient flow coordination, training and monitoring staff.

• Interact with staff, patients, faculty and residents to maximize patient care, patient and physician satisfaction. Administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to : coordination and monitor;
• work in collaboration with Director of Clinical Operations on adjust staffing on a daily basis to maintain efficient operations;

ensure JCAHO standards are maintained at all times; and ensure maintenance of facility. The Sr. LVN is responsible for participating in Quality Assurance process and will be expected to maintain professional standards at all times.

Salary Range : $34.61 - $45.66 Hourly

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

Qualifications

Required :

• Current California LVN license
• BLS Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• I.V certification
• Excellent blood withdrawal skills
• Experience working with neurological patient population
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients
• Working knowledge of abnormal laboratory values
• Ability to recognize and intervene in emergency situations.
• Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working

knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform clinical procedures

and physical examinations.

Ability to effectively elicit pertinent clinical information such as

presenting complaints from patients and referring professional, and make

appropriate assignments based on established guidelines.

• Ability to accept direction from administration and act promptly
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with

patients, peers, physicians and administrators

Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to

patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion.

Skill in performing with frequent interruptions and / or distractions

including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and responds to

changing priorities and deadlines.

Ability to maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference and

hostility.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and

confidential information using discretion and judgment.

Preferred :

• Spanish speaking skills
• Working knowledge of outpatient practice operations
• Working knowledge of UC patient registration system, appointment

scheduling system and order entry system.

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