Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Description Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Position Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Salary: $32 - $35 depending on experience Summary The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for coordinating the transition of patients to primary care after a hospital visit. The LVN is also responsible for completing care management co-visits with Virtual Clinic medical providers for specified medical conditions.

On occasion, the LVN will also provide triage (sorting/prioritizing patients) over the telephone to assist in assessing patient care with medical provider.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates transition of care of patients from hospital setting into primary care setting and attempts to obtain all pertinent medical records prior to hospital follow-up visit. Performs short evaluation of the patient situation to determine their medical needs and directs them to primary, support and/or referral services as needed.

Communicates with patients over the telephone to ensure follow-up care has been issued and/or completed. Documents medical status information as needed. Determines urgency of seeing a patient based on brief assessment and on familiarity with a patient’s condition and history. May confer with medical provider when needed.

Sets up appointments for patients to see a medical provider or arranges communication with a contact center representative to assist patient. Serves as liaison between the clinic and Health Department regarding reportable illnesses. Maintains patient trackers up to date. Other duties as required by position.

EDUCATION

& EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from an approved vocational nursing program required. Current, active state vocational nursing license required. Bilingual: Spanish required. At least one year of LVN experience in a high paced clinical setting preferred. Qualified candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, must be able to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, and effectively communicate and interact with diverse patient populations.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies and functions, and documentation standards. Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards. Skill in initiating appropriate emergency procedures.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses. Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks simultaneously.