LVN/LPN - GI/Liver Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at USC Care Medical Group provides direct patient care, administers medications, and supports physicians during exams. The role involves chart preparation, vital signs, and coordination of diagnostic tests and surgeries as ordered by physicians.

This position requires strong English communication, excellent customer service, and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Vocational Nursing Program.
• English communication skills (verbal and written) required.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service behavior.
• Familiarity with word processing, Outlook, Cerner, and navigating intranet.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and administer medications as directed.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare charts with pertinent information.
• Triage and record vital signs and med lists; support physicians with exams.
• Schedule diagnostic tests and surgeries as ordered by the physician.
• Answer phones, handle calls, and manage administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Outlook & Cerner

Education

High school or equivalent

Vocational Nursing Program graduate

Tools

Cerner

Microsoft Outlook

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. Departmental Specific Summary As an integral part of the Department, provide smooth outpatient flow resulting in optimum patient satisfaction and clinic operation. The Licensed Vocational/Practice Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to varied patient populations and their families. 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, and prescription management as directed by physician. Schedules diagnostic tests and surgeries as 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. Must be highly flexible, enthusiastic, have a proactive approach, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, work efficiently under pressure and work efficiently in a team environment. Must be comfortable with computers. Must be willing to travel throughout the Keck Medicine of USC Community (on campus, satellite practices) to cover practice integrations, vacations, illnesses, holidays, and leave of absences. Hours may vary depending on assignments. Performs 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. 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. Implants an effective and efficient patient flow. Performs first aid and CPR if needed. Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license. Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner. Triages patients in person and over the telephone. Performs other duties as assigned. Schedules diagnostic tests and surgeries as ordered by the physician as needed. Takes patient histories and vital signs and documents accordingly in the EMR. Organizes pharmacy refill request for physician approval. Records patient information in chart//EHR according to regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Req High school or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training
• Req Graduate from an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
• Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Req Familiarity with word processing, Microsoft Outlook, Cerner, and navigate the intranet

Preferred Qualifications

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

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)
• Req LVN - Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA) IV certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire

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.

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Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties. Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings.