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Riverside Medical Clinic · 2 weeks ago

LPN/LVN - Pre-Admission Testing

Riverside, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Riverside Medical Clinic is a long-established healthcare provider in the greater Riverside region, committed to delivering comprehensive multi-specialty medical services. The LPN/LVN in Pre-Admission Testing will assist in patient examinations, take vital signs, and prepare patients for surgical procedures, ensuring effective communication and adherence to healthcare protocols.

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Responsibilities

Cooperates in the cross training of this position to ensure coverage at all times for all offices

Interview patients; measure vital signs, pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; record information on patient’s chart

Prepare treatment room for examination of patients; assist physician with procedures; clean examination room and sterilize appropriate equipment after use

Explain procedures and treatments to patients and their family in order to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension

Administer prescribed medication orally or by injection (subcutaneous, intramuscularly, intradermal) and document time, dosage, and route on the patient’s chart. Observe patient and report any adverse reactions

Administer treatments, and perform routine laboratory tests under supervision of a Physician, Allied Health Professional, or an RN

Initiate intravenous lines, add plain IV fluids to existing lines, and discontinue lines under the direction of the Physician or an Allied Health Professional (must be IV certified)

Perform electrocardiograph (EKG), pulse oximetry, inhalation treatments, and operate other equipment as certified

Travels between departments and facilities on an as-needed basis based on coverage requirements. Inventory and order medical supplies and materials, as needed

Functions in the LVN scope of practice and Riverside Medical Clinic policies and procedures

Responsible for ensuring all expired sample medications and patient supplies are discarded upon expiration date

Maintains current California LVN licensure and BLS certificate

Qualification

California LVN LicenseAHA BLS CertificationIV CertificationACLS CertificationClinical JudgmentPatient EducationInfection Control KnowledgeCommunication Skills