LVN - BREAST CARE & IMAGING CENTER

Salary Range: $26.5700 - $40.8500 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

Under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and under assigned administrative supervision, provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards. Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Follows patient identification procedures, provides appropriate information for all patient procedures, and collects and handles specimens. Assesses and implements prescribed interventions for the patient.

Implements and documents discharge plan for each patient. Recognizes that ethical/legal/medical dilemmas exist in the nursing practice and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions. Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment. Assist with the care and maintenance of department equipment. Complete and accurate charting of patient records. Complete and accurate record keeping of equipment and quality measures. Collaborate with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of care across the continuum, providing timely, safe and quality care. Responsible for providing a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for the patient and the staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of experience in a healthcare care facility (Specialty Clinics can hire a new grad LVN with no experience)
• Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel preferred
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred 

License Required

• Current LVN License to practice in the State of California

Certifications Required

• Current BLS Certification

Certifications Preferred

• Phlebotomy Certification

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.