What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurology LVN position at CommonSpirit Health?
Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians, and state-of-the-art medical facilities. Our 130 clinics across the state of California deliver high-quality patient-centric care with an emphasis on humankindness. Through affiliations with Dignity Health hospitals, along with our joint ventures and partnerships, we offer a robust state-of-the-art health care delivery system in the communities we serve. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience, through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled -- qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.
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Responsibilities
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of orientation period that includes demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a fully competent level of performance. The LVN maintains a clean organized and safe environment and performs patient care services that support the physician / provider's practice under the clinical supervision of the Physician, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Assistant, or other licensed staff.
This includes:
- assisting in prepping patients for examinations or procedures
- assisting with procedures
- relaying instructions from the physician to a patient or authorized person
- collecting patient data
- documenting patient concerns, patient messages, and care provided to the patient in the patient’s medical record for the physician's review
- administrating medications specifically directed by the physician
- performing accurate vital sign measurements and documentation
- providing leadership to support staff.
Qualifications
