Pediatrics LVN

CommonSpirit Health; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care in outpatient settings, assess conditions, administer meds, and document care. You will collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized plans, prioritizing patient safety and compassionate service.

Requirements include a CA LVN license, LVN program completion, BLS CPR, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited LVN program.
• Three years of outpatient LVN experience.
• Current CA LVN license and BLS CPR certification.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding basics.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assessment in outpatient settings.
• Administer medications and perform prescribed treatments.
• Document care thoroughly and accurately in records.
• Collaborate with RNs and physicians on care plans.
• Ensure patient safety and adhere to standards of care.
• Maintain professional conduct and prepare for scheduling and billing tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

CPT/ICD-9 familiarity

Pharmacology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed Vocational Nurse program

CA LVN license

Tools

EMR/Electronic health records

Practice management system

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you will provide vital direct patient care, significantly contributing to patient well-being and recovery as an integral part of our compassionate healthcare team. Every day, you will assess patient conditions, administer medications, perform prescribed treatments, and meticulously document care. You will collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans, ensuring a seamless and high-quality patient experience. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional clinical skills, a strong commitment to patient safety, and excellent communication. Your compassionate demeanor, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment are essential.

• Consistently delivers exceptional patient experiences through proactive engagement, empathetic communication, professional conduct, and strict adherence to Dignity Health standards, ensuring continuous updates and solutions for any delays
• Executes all duties with precision, meeting Dignity Health standards for patient care, administrative tasks, and compliance, including exemplary phone performance, accurate documentation, efficient scheduling, and meticulous medication and equipment management
• Proactively enhances efficiency, collaborates effectively, seeks timely guidance, maintains situational awareness, and swiftly resolves issues/responds to communications for immediate attention and preparedness
• Drives efficiency, reduces waste, upholds professional standards, supports team flexibility, and continuously seeks ways to boost physician productivity
• Maximizes resource utilization through diligent equipment maintenance, lean supply management, efficient time use, policy adherence, and meticulous handling of billing data
• Actively seeks and incorporates feedback from patients and colleagues, proactively identifies and implements more efficient, resource-lean methods, asks insightful questions, reports necessary improvements, and consistently offers innovative ideas and solutions to problems

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Licensed Vocational Nurse program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program (Determination made by Dignity Health Medical Foundation H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division) of Allied Health Professions.)
• Three (3) years experience in an outpatient setting as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Current and valid Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA license (LVN:CA)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) certification from the American Heart Association
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills are essential.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-9 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Licensed Vocational Nurse scope of practice is essential to this position

Preferred

• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. Our 130+ clinics across the state of California deliver high-quality, patient-centric care with an emphasis on humankindness. Through affiliations with Dignity Health hospitals, along with our joint ventures and partnerships, we offer a robust, state-of-the-art health care delivery system in the communities we serve. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$29.44 - $43.79 /hour