DescriptionUnder thedirect supervision of the designated clinical staff member, provides directpatient care for diverse patient population. Works with clinic management,administration, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, andother clinical staff to include LVN's and MA's and ancillary personnel inproviding total patient care, maintaining high standards of care, andrecognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threateningemergencies. Coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by thedepartment and/or Administration.Salary Range: $34.61 - $45.66 hourlyQualificationsRequired:
A current, valid California Vocational Nurse License with IV Certification
BLS/CPR from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Excellent blood withdrawal and IV skills
Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients
Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to Physicians
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 salient 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
Ability to effectively elicit salient clinical information and making appropriate assignments based on established guidelines.
Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion
Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, continuous public setting
Skill in preforming with frequent interruptions and/or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and responds to changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference and hostility
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgement
Preferred:
Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures
6 months of LVN experience
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