LVN Full-Time Days - Wilmington Clinic

MLKCH; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

MLK Community Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for our Ambulatory Clinic in Los Angeles. The LVN will render professional nursing care, advocate for patients, and liaise between physicians and patients, ensuring service delivery meets professional and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, documentation, coordination with physicians, and adherence to California nursing standards, with a focus on patient satisfaction and care quality.

Qualifications

• Valid California Vocational Nursing license.
• 1 year of LVN clinical and administrative experience required.
• IV and Blood Draw Certification required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.
• Environment that included clinical and clerical duties.
• Surgical office-based nursing, emergency room or operating room nursing experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Advocate for patients and protect patient rights while maintaining safety and dignity.
• Use clinical judgment with patients' families and healthcare staff.
• Record and maintain documentation of tests and clinical information.
• Communicate urgency of appointments to scheduling staff.
• Document relevant material in medical records and forward notes for review.
• Instruct patients on procedures and consultations.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and practice information.
• Perform other duties as required.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Kronos

Math skills

Team player

Project management

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Kronos

Description du poste

CA

United States of America

Onsite

Clinics – Ambulatory

Hourly

$24.24 - $37.57

Pay Rate Type

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Salary Range (Depending on Experience)

Salary Range (Depending on Experience) $24.24 - $37.57

POSITION SUMMARY

The licensed vocational nurse (LVN) renders professional nursing care to patients at the Ambulatory Clinic. The LVN will also assume the role of patient advocate and liaison between the physician and patient. This person will be responsible for delivering services that meet or exceed professional, organizational, community and regulatory standards and provide superior customer satisfaction. The position of licensed vocational nurse will also demonstrates good judgement in conveying patient information to practitioners at all locations while marinating patient/staff/and practice information confidently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient advocate- ensures a setting that protects the rights of the patient and provides an atmosphere that does not compromise the patients’ physician or mental wellbeing, safety, or dignity.
• Ability to utilize good clinical judgment to deal tactfully and effectively with patients and their families, other employees, practitioners and other medical professionals
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology, patient care standards as dictated by the nursing licensing board of the State of California, and standard knowledge of basic CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Under supervision of physician, gives results of pathology, radiology, laboratory, and other diagnostic tests.
• Accurately records and maintains documentation of telephone encounters and onsite patient conversations, including chief complaint, verbal history of present illness with date date of onset, symptoms including pain, bleeding and retention assessment, update of medications and allergies, and limited physical examination, adhering to scope of practice guidelines of the State of California.
• Communicates with new patients as to severity of problem and, in conjunction with the physician and/or midlevel, conveys urgency of appointment to scheduling staff,
• Documents relevant material in medical record and forwards pertinent notes to physician for review and signature
• Instructs patients on procedures, studies and consults
• Demonstrates knowledge of OSHA
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific appropriate care.
• Maintains clinical and administrative confidentiality with the Practice and the community.
• Performs other duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

• High school diploma or GED.

B. Qualifications/Experience

• Valid California Vocational Nursing license
• 1 year of LVN clinical and administrative experience required. Surgical office-based nursing, emergency room or operating room nursing experience preferred. Internal candidates that have recently acquired their LVN license and have completed 1 year of employment at MLKCH will be considered.
• Environment that included clinical and clerical duties.
• IV and Blood Draw Certification required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association

C. Special Skills/Knowledge

• Must be able to respect and maintain highly confidential information. The ability to engage in reasoned dialogue on complex, difficult, or emotional issues, to be flexible, actively listen, and affect change. Able to give constructive feedback in a supportive manner. Ability to effectively work independently and as a member of a team, quickly build strong working relationships, demonstrate a high-level of integrity, and establish a proactive approach to customer service. Ability to pay attention to detail with excellent prioritization and organization skills. Self-starter with strong project management skills and ability to follow through. Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to changes and response to new ideas and approaches. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) working knowledge of Kronos is a plus. This professional must possess intermediate math skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Equal Rights Employer

Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This application is intended for use in evaluating your application for employment.

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MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.mlkch.org

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