Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - MMF Urology

Department

• MMF
• Urology
• Shift:
• Primarily
• Days (United
• States of
• America)
• Employee
• Type:
• Regular
• Per
• Diem
• Type (if applicable):
• Minimum
• Pay
• Range: $33.17 - $39.81

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) of Marshall Medical Center’s (MMC) outpatient clinics works with medical caregivers to ensure effective medical care is delivered to all patients in a timely, dignified and caring manner. Through the coordination of patient care, the LVN enables physicians to provide the highest quality of care while maximizing the physician’s ability to see patients in a timely manner. Under the direction of the Physician, the LVN coordinates the flow of patients through the office and assists providers within the LVN scope of practice. The LVN monitors patients for preventative care needs and provides nursing care according to Marshall Medical Center’s (MMC’s) standard of practice. Maintains good public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education/Licensure/Certification: High School graduate or equivalent required. Current CA Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Knowledge

One year of experience practicing as an LVN preferred.

Skills

Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required. Must have injection skills, phlebotomy skills, EKG experience and medication administration skills. Basic computer and data entry skills. Familiarity with medical terminology, patient/family health education, instrument sterilization techniques and taking vital signs also required. Comfortable with regularly verifying and processing insurance eligibility and obtaining authorization requests, including verifying personal credentials with external partners to obtain this information (e.g., ID.me for identity verification for VA insurance coordination). A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN EL DORADO COUNTY Marshall is a nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our history stems back to 1956, when the community banded together to build a modern hospital for El Dorado County. Since opening our doors in 1959, Marshall has been proud to maintain our status as an independent hospital whose governance remains local. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and offer health services of superior value and quality, centered on the goals and needs of our patients. We strive to deliver service that exceeds our patients’ expectations. Quality Care Marshall is routinely recognized in the top tier of hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups, and we’re always striving to improve. Marshall’s Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center and our Stroke Program is not only distinguished as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission but also earned a Gold–Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Marshall’s Birth Center was also designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a Baby Friendly® certified facility for breastfeeding advocacy. Serving El Dorado County & Surrounding Areas Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown; primary and specialty care clinics, more than 190 affiliated physicians and providers, as well as a team of more than 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to residents of El Dorado County. Marshall’s executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community. Marshall also has a dedicated group of Auxiliary members, adult and junior volunteers that lend their support.