Nurse

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in California seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to deliver essential nursing care in a medical office setting. The role involves applying nursing principles to meet patient needs effectively while ensuring safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing education required.
• Experience in direct nursing care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct or indirect nursing care to patients.
• Utilize nursing principles under practitioner direction.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Nursing Principles

Patient Teaching Principles

Communication Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

IV Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct or indirect nursing care to patients presenting with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems. They utilize knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, ethics, and concepts under the direction of a practitioner to meet patient needs in a medical office setting.

About PIH Health

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network serving approximately 3 million residents in Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the San Gabriel Valley. The network includes PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical group, home healthcare services, hospice care, and specialized services in heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care, and emergency services. Recognized nationally for excellence in patient care and experience, PIH Health has been identified by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, advancements, quality, and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

1. Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, and safety.
2. Good understanding of nursing principles.
3. Good understanding of patient and family teaching principles.
4. Knowledge of computer practice management systems and other computerized systems (Microsoft Office, electronic health records).
5. Good communication skills; bilingual in Spanish is helpful.

Required Experience

1. Evidence of continuing education.
2. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
3. IV certification.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in direct nursing care within a medical office setting.