Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Urology Clinic, Full-Time, Days

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey Urology Clinic is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a full-time day shift. The LVN provides direct or indirect nursing care to patients in a medical office setting under the supervision of a practitioner, utilizing knowledge of nursing principles and safety protocols.

Applicants should have an LVN license and strong basic nursing skills, with proficiency in EHR systems and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct or indirect nursing care to patients in a medical office setting under the direction of a practitioner.
• Assist in patient/family teaching and education about health conditions and treatments.
• Utilize electronic health record systems and practice management software to document care and coordinate services.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Nursing principles

Patient education

Bilingual in Spanish helpful

EHR proficiency

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Nursing diploma or associate degree

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Urology Clinic, Full-Time, Days

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, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Required 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

• Evidence of continuing education
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card.

Preferred:

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