LVN Lead: Cancer Urgent Care

Includes: LVN Lead (Job Code 07500013), LVN Lead - Home Health (Job Code 950000148) **Primary Duties and Responsibilities** 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. 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. Assist team in direct and indirect patient care as assigned by department. The LVN must 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. Demonstrates competence and sensitivity in caring for multicultural patients/families by adapting the plan of care based on cultural needs identified. Demonstrates an ability to work in a multicultural team environment and is respectful of the cultural diversity of the workforce and the patients served. Participates in continuous quality improvement process. Must perform phlebotomy if applicable to department. The LVN Lead will take on more complex tasks as well as organize and assign duties to clinical team members. Monitor daily performance of the clinical team members to ensure duties are completed accurately, efficiently and timely. Assists with new hire interviews and conducts and documents Department Orientation of new employees within required timeframe. Other duties as assigned. **Primary Care and Urgent Care:** Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams. The LVN will process in office tests, collect specimens, and perform procedures within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards. **Specialty Clinics Only:** Performs specialty procedures that include catheters, injections, mohs surgical patients, and injection preparation. Will also coordinate home meds, specialty pharmacy, DME and home care. Will be responsible for coordination of complex care. ### Qualifications **Education and Experience** - High School diploma or equivalent. - 4+ years of experience as an LVN - Strong keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and strong knowledge of medical terminology **Primary Care and Urgent Care Only:** Oversees Champions within the clinic. Completion of educational courses before moving into an LVN Lead role: - New Hire LVN course – Primary Care or Urgent Care - LVN II course - LVN III course - Lead LVN course **License Required** - Current LVN License to practice in the State of California **Certifications Required** - Current BLS Certification **Certifications Preferred** - Phlebotomy Certification ### About the Company Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in…