LVN: Hoag Medical Group

Hoag Health System; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional healthcare provider in California is seeking a skilled LVN for its medical group, covering multiple specialties. The ideal candidate will assist in patient care under supervised conditions, maintain accurate records, and ensure quality service delivery. Candidates should hold a high school diploma, relevant license, and CPR certification. This full-time position involves varied responsibilities including support in clinical trials and caregiving across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in a healthcare facility.
• Current LVN License to practice in California.
• Current BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act.
• Assists in the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care.
• Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment.

Skills

Basic keyboarding skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Experience with Electronic Medical Records

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of educational courses (within 6 months of hire)

Job description

Overview

LVN - Hoag Medical Group role at Hoag Health System. This position is for multiple sites and specialties across Hoag Medical Group. Locations range from Tustin through San Clemente. Specialties include: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, etc. All positions will be Monday-Friday day shift hours. Please apply if you are interested in working within Hoag Medical Group as an LVN.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and under assigned administrative supervision, provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
• Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Follows patient identification procedures, provides appropriate information for all patient procedures, and collects and handles specimens.
• Assesses and implements prescribed interventions for the patient.
• Implements and documents discharge plan for each patient.
• Recognizes that ethical/legal/medical dilemmas exist in the nursing practice and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions.
• Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment. Assists with the care and maintenance of department equipment. Completes and accurately charts patient records and equipment/quality measures. Collaborates with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of care across the continuum, providing timely, safe and quality care. Responsible for providing a safe, HIPAA-compliant environment for the patient and staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Molecular Imaging & Therapy (MIT): The LVN in MIT will also support clinical trial record keeping and review. The LVN applies demographic research criteria and reviews potential research patient charts using research inclusion/exclusion criteria, prepares charts and updates patient profiles, provides data as directed. Must be able to perform front office functions.
• Interventional Radiology: Assist with providing the patient and/or support person(s) with all required preoperative instructions to ensure a safe procedure, while also reviewing any questions or concerns to allay any anxiety that the patient may have before their appointment. The LVN obtains critical patient history and home medication regimens via telephone with the patient and/or support person(s) in preparation for their upcoming procedure.
• Primary Care and Urgent Care: Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams. The LVN will process in-office tests, collect specimens, and perform procedures within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
• Home Health/ Hospice Float: Provides care in both the home health and hospice setting. Assignments will be throughout Orange County; patient care territories and assignments may change daily.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of experience in a healthcare care facility (Specialty Clinics can hire a new grad LVN with no experience).
• Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.
• Home Health: At least one (1) year of experience in the area of public health or home care nursing. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Hospice: Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred. Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Primary Care and Urgent Care: Completion of educational courses (within 6 months of hire): New Hire LVN course – Primary Care or Urgent Care

Licenses

• License Required: Current LVN License to practice in the State of California
• License Preferred: N/A

Certifications

• Certifications Required: Current BLS Certification
• Certifications Preferred: Phlebotomy Certification

About Hoag

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than 1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes. Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California. To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ . Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care