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LPN/LVN - Pediatrics - Full Time

Universal Health Services, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Responsibilities
Responsible for covering clinical offices based on operational need. Assists in the examination and treatment of patients, take vital signs, record patient charges, record patient history, assist in minor office procedures. Participate in patient education, communicating effectively with others and functioning in the scope of practice. Thorough knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques.

Hours
8:30am-5:30pm

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Current California licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Graduate of accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nursing. One (1) year previous experience in an ambulatory care setting.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license, current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association and IV certification required. Current ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association certification preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Review patient medical record prior to visit to ensure chart readiness for physician.

Interview patients; measure vital signs, pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; record information on patient\'s chart.

Prepare treatment room for examination of patients; assist physician with procedures; clean examination room and sterilize appropriate equipment after use.

Explain procedures and treatments to patients and their family in order to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.

Administer treatments, and perform routine laboratory tests under supervision of a Physician, Allied Health Professional, or a Registered Nurse.

Initiate intravenous lines, add plain IV fluids to existing lines, and discontinue lines under the direction of the Physician or an Allied Health Professional (must be IV certified).

Complete all documentation to ensure accurate medical records. Assure that physician has signed chart; review physician orders to verify that all orders have been carried out. Return patient chart to medical records.

Inventory and order medical supplies and materials, as needed.

Responsible for ensuring all expired sample medications and patient supplies are discarded upon expiration date.

Function in the LVN scope of practice and Riverside Medical Clinic policies and procedures.

Provide functional/technical assistant to Medical Assistants.

Maintains current California LVN licensure and BLS certificate.

About Universal Health Services
One of the nation\'s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World\'s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America\'s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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