LVN-Dermatology

Palomar Health Medical Group; Poway, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health Medical Group is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for the Dermatology-PIMG GATEWAY department in California. The role involves preparing patients, administering medications, and documenting nursing care under RN supervision. Requires CA LVN license and BLS certification, with 0–12 months experience preferred.

The position is a day shift (8-hour), with pay range $33.65-$47.11 per hour and standard office-based duties across dermatology services.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and speak English to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physicians and other providers and assist during treatment.
• Administer medications subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, subdermal, and/or oral.
• Provide and document nursing care under supervision of RN.
• Maintain patient flow and ensure resources for patients and staff.
• Record vital signs and apply dressings; collect specimens for testing.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Windows

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Department: Dermatology-PIMG GATEWAY

Union: Shift: 8-hour Shift - Day (United States of America)

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

Pay Range: $33.65-$47.11

Job Summary Under the direct supervision of the manager, the Licensed Vocational Nurse maintains a safe, comfortable and confidential environment for the patient.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• prepare patients for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and cares for patients during treatment;
• administers medications subcutaneous, intramuscularly, intradermal, subdermal, and/or orally.
• Provides and documents professional nursing care within scope of practice standards under supervision of RN for assigned patients.
• Participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources to all internal/external customers.
• Take temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure of patients as necessary; applies and changes dressings; may collect specimens for laboratory analysis; assists physicians, mid-level providers, and registered nurses in performing examinations, tests and treatments.
• Administer electrocardiograms/other diagnostic testing, ear lavages, IVs, and nebulizer treatments.
• Maintain clinical records and reports (electronically).
• Review patient charts to determine what type of treatment the patient may require.
• Monitor the electronic medical record inbox for referrals, office procedure, and diagnostics.
• Request insurance referrals through various insurance companies.
• Order medical supplies.
• Renew prescriptions for providers who are out of the office.
• Call patients for follow-ups.
• Maintain logs for narcotics and the auto crash cart.

Ability to speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail).

Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop-down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.

Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health Medical Group rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health Medical Group.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure
• Preferred Education: Not Applicable
• Minimum Experience: 0 - 12 months
• Preferred Experience: 1 year related

Required License

• Current CA LVN License

Preferred License

• Not Applicable

Required Certification

• American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider

Preferred Certification

• Not Applicable

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Palomar Health Medical Group invites you to be part of our healthcare team, where we offer extraordinary opportunities for both clinical and non-clinical positions. Our multi-specialty practice delivers affordable, patient-focused care that combines the latest advancements in technology and medicine with a superior experience. When you join the Palomar Health family, you’ll experience a positive, supportive and innovative environment while working in one of several modern offices conveniently located throughout North County.