LVN II: Urology, Irvine

Hoag Health System; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian seeks an LVN to support multiple specialty clinics including Molecular Imaging & Therapy and Oncology. Responsibilities include patient assessment, procedure support, phlebotomy when needed, and discharge planning.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, HIPAA compliance, and inter-disciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate holds a California LVN license, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of LVN experience with EPIC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years’ LVN experience preferred.
• Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• In LVN II roles, complete required educational courses within 6 months; new grads in specialty clinics considered with patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provides care within the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
• Assist in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Document discharge plans and maintain patient records accurately.
• Assist with preoperative instructions, phlebotomy where applicable, and in-office procedures as needed.
• Coordinate home meds and durable medical equipment in relevant clinics.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant environment and collaborate with care teams to ensure safe, quality care.

Skills

LVN experience

Keyboarding

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Job Description

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. Assist with the care and maintenance of department equipment. Complete and accurate charting of patient records. Complete and accurate record keeping of equipment and quality measures. Collaborate 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 the staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Must perform phlebotomy if applicable to department.

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.

Specialty Clinics Only

Performs specialty procedures that include catheters, injections, mohs surgical patients, and injection preparation. Will also coordinate home meds, specialty pharmacy, DME and home care. Will be responsible for coordination of complex care.

Oncology Clinic

Performs phlebotomy, if applicable to the department. Assists providers with office-based procedures as needed. Coordinates home medications, specialty pharmacy services, durable medical equipment (DME), and home care services. Manages and coordinates complex patient care needs to ensure continuity of care.

Cancer Urgent Care

Performs phlebotomy, if applicable to the department. Assists providers with office-based procedures as needed. Coordinates home medications, specialty pharmacy services, durable medical equipment (DME), and home care services. Manages and coordinates complex patient care needs to ensure continuity of care. Assist with patient registration, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience as an LVN
• Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EPIC) preferred
• Primary Care and Urgent Care: Completion of educational courses before moving into an LVN II role (if hired into an LVN II, courses need to be completed within 6 months)
• Specialty Clinics: New grad with previous patient care experience (6+ months) will be considered in lieu of 2+ years of LVN experience

License Required

• Current LVN License to practice in the State of California

Certifications Required

• Current BLS Certification

Certifications Preferred

• Phlebotomy Certification

About Us

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 than1,800 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.