Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Hematology/Oncology, Full-Time, Days

PIH Health Hospital; California, Whittier (MO, CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will provide essential nursing care to patients facing urgent and emergent health issues. The position emphasizes the importance of strong communication skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and a solid understanding of nursing principles. This forward-thinking organization is recognized for its commitment to patient care excellence and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient lives and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current LVN license and evidence of continuing education required.
• Basic Life Support Card and IV Certification are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct or indirect nursing care to patients with health problems.
• Utilize nursing principles and ethics under practitioner direction.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Infection control and safety

Understanding of nursing principles

Patient/family teaching principles

Computer practice management systems

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Current California LVN license

Evidence of continuing education

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card

IV Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office programs

Electronic health record systems

Job description

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct or indirect nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices and ethics, and concepts under the direction of a practitioner to meet patient needs in the medical office setting.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visitPIHHealth.orgor follow us onFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety.
• Good understanding of nursing principles.
• Good understanding of patient/family teaching principles.
• Knowledge of computer practice management systems and other computerized systems (Microsoft Office programs, electronic health record systems).
• Good communication skills, bilingual in Spanish helpful.

Required Experience

• Current California LVN license
• Evidence of continuing education
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card.
• IV Certification

Preferred:

• Experience in direct nursing care in the medical office setting.

Address
12462 Putnam Street

Salary
27.50-42.50

Shift
Days

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Zip Code
90602