LVN/LPN - Downtown Multispecialty Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Care Medical Group seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct patient care and support clinical staff across departments. The role includes charting, administering medications, and coordinating patient flow.

You will schedule tests, triage patients, and ensure privacy, safety, and infection control standards are maintained throughout the shift. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• Graduate from an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with physicians, staff, and patients
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and general computer use
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to make decisions effectively with input from stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and administer medications as directed
• Record vitals, vital signs, and medication lists; monitor patient flow
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare charts with relevant tests and labs
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures and respond to emergencies
• Schedule diagnostic tests and manage administrative duties, phone calls, and correspondence
• Maintain patient privacy, safety, and infection control standards
• Triages patients by urgency and coordinate with clinical staff

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Microsoft Word proficiency

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Other duties as assigned.

Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, administers medication as directed by physician. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Performs various administrative duties, including answering patient calls, returning MD and pharmacy phone calls, etc . Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Performs venipuncture methods such as syringe, vacutainer, blood culture and finger stick. Collects and uses proper specimen techniques. Oversees and equipment and office supply inventory. Works with Executive Programs and provides back up administrative when needed. Manages Daily Patient Flow and adjusts clinical staff schedule to ensure quality and patient centered care. Establishes and revises work center schedule and related staff schedules (with input from clinic director) Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan.

• Provides direct patient care.

• Administers medications.

• Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

• Schedules and receives patients.

• Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed. Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow

• Performs basic administrative duties.

• Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences.

• Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.

• Takes patient histories and vital signs.

• Implants an effective and efficient patient flow.

• Performs first aid and CPR if needed.

• Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license.

• Organize pharmacy refill request for physician approval.

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner.

• Triages patients in person and over the telephone.

• Records patient information in chart//EHR according to Joint Commission standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req High school or equivalent

• Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Vocational Nursing Program

• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.

• Req Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word as well as Internet access and utilization.

• Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.

• Req Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information

• Req Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref 2 years Experience in a surgical care, acute care or ambulatory care setting.

• Pref LVN - Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA)

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA)

• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

USC Care Medical Group serves as the sole physician entity reporting to the USC Health System, uniting faculty clinical practice under Keck Medicine of USC. This entity oversees clinical governance, physician and ambulatory services, and core enterprise functions including billing, contracting, and financial operations. The organization encompasses 17 clinical departments, with approximately 1,500 physicians and 2,000 staff delivering care across more than 80 locations from Kern County to Orange County and into Las Vegas. USC Care Medical Group is the engine for patient-centered growth-advancing quality, safety, access, and financial strength through integrated, system-level thinking that transcends silos and traditional models. By building bridges across the enterprise, embracing innovation, and leveraging technology, we deliver seamless, 5-Star access and service while expanding clinical reach and diversified models of care. Our work fuels a sustainable cycle of good health-organizationally, financially, and within the communities we serve-driving continued growth from within and beyond the system's boundaries.The hourly rate range for this position is $29.12 - $49.66. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.