LVN-Special Procedure-Urology
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Loma Linda
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
- Urology-FMO Clinic (Full-Time, Day Shift) -
Our mission is to participate in Jesus Christ's ministry, bringing
health, healing, and wholeness to humanity by: Creating a
supportive faculty practice framework that allows Loma Linda
University School of Medicine physicians and surgeons to educate,
conduct research, and deliver quality health care with optimum
efficiency, deploying a motivated and competent workforce trained
in customer service and whole person care principles and providing
safe, seamless and satisfying health care encounters for patients
while upholding the highest standards of fiscal integrity and
clinical ethics. Our core values are compassion, integrity,
humility, excellence, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)-Special Procedure for Urology
is responsible for providing nursing care to patients who present
with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems. Utilizes
knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics within
the LVN Scope of Practice. Performs specialized procedures as
allowed by Nurse Practice Act and LLUHS policy, including but not
limited to catheterization, intravenous (IV) (when certified),
topical anesthetic, suture removal, wound care, urodynamics, and
assist with penile injections. Performs other duties as needed.
High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate from a school of
Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) required. Minimum one year of
urological experience preferred, previous experience assisting with
urodynamic studies, biopsies, cystoscopies and other urological
procedures preferred.Basic nursing principles, practices, and
ethics within the LVN scope of practice. Able to: read; write
legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional
quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the
position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Relate
and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with
others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing
policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure;
lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.
Communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on
the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal
supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple
assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve;
organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy;
pay close attention to detail. Distinguish colors and smells as
necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general
conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and
distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient
care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and
written documents necessary to position; discernActive California
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) License required. Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
(AHA) required. Intravenous (IV) certification within ninety (90)
days of hire.
Additional Information
Compensation
US Dollar (USD)
26.32
US Dollar (USD)
37.19
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, Fontana , LVN-Special Procedure-Urology, Healthcare , Loma Linda, California
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