LPN/LVN Urgent Care FT
UHS
Summary
Responsible for covering clinical offices based on operational need. Assists in the examination and treatment of patients, takes vital signs, records patient charges and history, assists in minor office procedures, participates in patient education, communicates effectively, and functions within the scope of practice. Requires thorough knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques. Required to work at varied locations.
Job description
Summary
Responsible for covering clinical offices based on operational need. Assists in the examination and treatment of patients, takes vital signs, records patient charges and history, assists in minor office procedures, participates in patient education, communicates effectively, and functions within the scope of practice. Requires thorough knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques. Required to work at varied locations.
Essential Functions
- Cooperate in cross training 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; assist physician with procedures; clean examination room and sterilize equipment after use
- Explain procedures and treatments to patients and their families
- Administer prescribed medication orally or by injection and document time, dosage, and route; observe patient and report adverse reactions
- Administer treatments and perform routine laboratory tests under supervision
- Initiate intravenous lines, add plain IV fluids, and discontinue lines under direction (must be IV certified)
- Perform EKG, pulse oximetry, inhalation treatments, and operate other equipment as certified
- Travel between departments and facilities as needed; inventory and order medical supplies
- Function in the LVN scope of practice and clinic policies
- Ensure expired sample medications and patient supplies are discarded
- Maintain current California LVN licensure and BLS certificate
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Current California licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Graduate of accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nursing
- Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification required
- IV Certification required
- Two years' experience preferred working as an LVN in a multi-specialty group setting
- Current ACLS Certification preferred
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.