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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Urology Clinic, Full-Time, Days

PIH Health · Whittier, CA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing direct and indirect nursing care to patients in the Urology-PHP department, addressing urgent, emergent, and potential health concerns.
  • Assessing patient health status, documenting findings accurately, and communicating relevant information to supervising practitioners.
  • Administering medications and treatments as directed by the supervising physician or practitioner.
  • Assisting providers with in-office procedures.
  • Performing minor in-scope procedures such as Foley catheter changes, suprapubic tube changes, and bladder treatments.
  • Processing medication refill requests in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Educating patients and their families on health management, treatment plans, and preventive care strategies.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
  • Adhering to all infection control, safety, and regulatory standards within the medical office setting.
  • Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure seamless, coordinated patient care.
  • Supporting the overall operational efficiency of the medical office by assisting with administrative and clinical tasks as needed.

Required Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, and safety protocols
  • Solid understanding of nursing principles and best practices
  • Proficiency in patient and family teaching principles
  • Knowledge of computer practice management systems including Microsoft Office programs and electronic health record (EHR) systems
  • Ability to process medication refill requests accurately and efficiently
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Bilingual in Spanish (helpful but not required)
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced medical office environment
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and professional ethics

Required Experience

  • Current and valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
  • Evidence of continuing education in nursing or a related healthcare field
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Card
  • Experience in direct nursing care within a medical office setting
  • Required experience in Urological medical office setting
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems and practice management software
  • Prior experience in a Urology or physician health partnership (PHP) clinical environment
  • Demonstrated ability to provide nursing care to patients presenting with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working in Urological medical office setting
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems and practice management software
  • Prior experience in a Urology or physician health partnership (PHP) clinical environment
  • Demonstrated ability to provide nursing care to patients presenting with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems

Salary

$27.50 - $43.99 per hour

Shift

8-hour shift

Zip Code

90605

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