Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Obstetrics & Gynecology (Temporary), Full-Time, Days

PIH Health Hospital; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse for a six-month temporary position. The LVN provides essential nursing care for patients facing health issues, leveraging strong communication and clinical skills. Ideal candidates possess a California LVN license and must be adept in patient education and medical safety protocols.

Qualifications

• LVN license required; continuing education must be evidenced.
• BLS card from American Heart Association is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct or indirect nursing care to patients in a medical office setting.
• Utilize nursing principles and ethics under practitioner direction.

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 systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, electronic health records)

Good communication skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Current California LVN license

Evidence of continuing education

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card

Job description

This is a temporary position for approximately six (6) months.

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.

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