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