LVN Full-Time Days - Wilmington Clinic

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to render professional nursing care at the Ambulatory Clinic and to act as a patient advocate and liaison between physician and patient. The LVN will deliver care per regulatory standards while ensuring excellent customer service.

Under physician supervision, the LVN will document encounters, communicate effectively with providers, educate patients, and support care coordination while maintaining patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid California Vocational Nursing license.
• At least 1 year LVN clinical and administrative experience; recent MLKCH LVN candidates considered.
• IV and Blood Draw Certification required; BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Must handle confidential information; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients and protect patient rights.
• Use clinical judgment with patients, families and staff.
• Record and maintain documentation of tests and patient encounters.
• Explain procedures and coordinate scheduling urgency with physicians.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with OSHA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

California Vocational Nursing license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kronos

Job description

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.

• 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.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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

• Education
• High school diploma or GED.
• 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
• 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.

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