Licensed Vocational Nurse

Exer Urgent Care; Beaumont (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Exer Urgent Care in Beaumont, CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide clinical care in a fast-paced urgent care setting. You will triage, perform assessments, administer medications, and coordinate with ED physicians to ensure safe, effective patient care.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential; weekend coverage is required. The LVN will also monitor patients, assist with procedures, manage equipment, and support quality patient experiences while adhering to nursing

Qualifications

• Must hold current, unrestricted LVN license.
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• IV/Phlebotomy certification required.
• Comfort with IV administration, phlebotomy, labs, injections, ear lavage, EKGs.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Weekend coverage required (3-4 Saturdays or Sundays per month).

Responsibilities

• Prioritize patient safety and satisfaction while maintaining dignity.
• Provide excellent patient care with nursing autonomy and ED physician collaboration.
• triage patients, obtain vitals, history, and nurse assessments.
• Explain procedures to patients to gain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Administer medications and treatments per nursing protocols.
• Delegate tasks within scope and manage patient flow across disciplines.
• Prepare equipment and assist provider during exams and treatments.
• Observe patient condition, document changes, and notify provider as needed.
• Initiate patient education plans and ensure follow-up when required.
• Maintain and monitor laboratory equipment and supplies; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

LVN licensure

IV administration

Phlebotomy

EKG

BLS ACLS PALS

Verbal & written communication

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse Diploma

Tools

EKG equipment

Job description

Job Title: License Vocational Nurse
Reports To: Center Manager
Summary:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is clinically responsible for all patients in a department. He/she/they delegate(s) tasks to ancillary back-office staff based on scope of practice, and coordinates care with the provider(s).
Exer Core Responsibilities:

• Has a positive work ethic and inspires others; models genuine, caring, and friendly behaviors
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and understanding of audience needs
• Through a genuinely positive style of communication, makes each patient feel informed and understood
• Is an effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback, and can be counted on to meet commitments
• Is able to keep up with the workflow of the Exer environment; faces tasks and challenges with energy and passion
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals
• Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance

Major Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes patient safety and patient satisfaction; maintains awareness of dignity, comfort, and safety needs of patient
• Always provides excellent patient care; practices strong nursing autonomy in patient care while coordinating care with an ED MD
• Triages patients while obtaining vital signs, a thorough history, and a nursing assessment
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation and understanding, and reduce apprehension
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
• Delegates within scope-of-practice to other clinical staff; manages patient flow within the center by effectively communicating with all disciplines
• Prepares equipment and aids provider during treatment and examination of patient
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions; notifies provider of patient condition as well as any changes to it, reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
• Responds to life saving situations according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols; must be comfortable running “codes”
• Provides direct patient care interventions according to scope of practice, and as ordered by the provider
• Initiates a thorough patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the provider and/or policy, including patient and family instruction
• Provides direct patient care interventions according to scope of practice, and as ordered by the provider
• Maintains, checks, and utilizes a variety of laboratory and testing equipment
• Follows up with all patients to ensure good outcomes; assists with the implementation of further treatment, as necessary
• Adheres to standard and disease-specific precautions, practices proper handwashing and utilization of personal protective equipment
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Participates in the monitoring of inventory control and supplies
• Is mindful of procedure and equipment costs and is a steward for the company

Requirements:

• Must have a current and unrestricted License Vocational Nurse Diploma
• Must have at least 1 year of prior clinical experience
• Must be IV/Phlebotomy certified
• Must be comfortable with IV administration, phlebotomy, processing labs (blood and urine), injections, ear lavage, and performing EKGs
• Must be BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must provide weekend coverage; 3-4 Saturdays or Sundays per month

Working Conditions:
Center-Based. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.
Exer is an Equal Opportunity employer to all, regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, association with a member of a protected class, bereavement leave, cannabis use, color, disability (physical, intellectual/developmental, or mental health/psychiatric.), Family Care and Medical Leave (CFRA) related to serious health condition of employee or family member, child bonding, or military exigencies, gender identity or expression, genetic information or characteristic, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), military and veteran status, national origin (includes language restrictions), participation in an EEO protected activity, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), race (includes hairstyle and hair texture), religious creed (includes dress and grooming practices), reproductive health decision making, reproductive loss leave, sex/gender, and sexual orientation.