Licensed Vocational Nurse Preadmission Call Box

Description

JOB TITLE : LVN IV Certified

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :

The Preadmission Call Box LVN, under the supervision of the Preop Charge or the Director of Nursing, according to the organizational structure, is responsible for providing peri-operative patient care in accordance with sound nursing judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the facility's mission, vision, and values.

The position must provide direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum; and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures of the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Perform preadmission patient interview call to obtain medical history.
• Completes and documents a pre-operative interview, obtains necessary diagnostic test results and notifies appropriate physicians and staff regarding variances and / or concerns.
• Completes and documents pre-operative phone calls and reports problems and / or concerns.
• Must be able to accurately and efficiently complete preoperative calls.
• Must apply critical thinking skills.

REQUIREMENTS :

Graduate of approved school of professional nursing with current and valid LVN licensure.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience required in patient assessment.
• Knowledge of State, Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
• BLS required.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them.

Benefits :

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.

Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.