LVN: Hoag Medical Group, Newport Beach

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and under assigned administrative supervision, provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.

Affords assistance in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

Follows patient identification procedures, provides appropriate information for all patient procedures, and collects and handles specimens.

Affords assessment and implementation of prescribed interventions for the patient.

Implements and documents discharge plan for each patient.

Recognizes that ethical/legal/medical dilemmas exist in the nursing practice and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions.

Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment.

Affords assistance with the care and maintenance of department equipment.

Completes and accurately charts patient records.

Completes and accurately records equipment and quality measures.

Collaborates with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of care across the continuum, providing timely, safe and quality care.

Responsible for providing a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for the patient and the staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary Care and Urgent Care

Assists medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.

The LVN will process in office tests, collect specimens, and perform procedures within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • One or more years of experience in a healthcare care facility (Specialty Clinics can hire a new grad LVN with no experience).
• Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.

Home Health

• At least one (1) year of experience in the area of public health or home care nursing.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Hospice

• Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Understands philosophy of hospice concept.
• Also understands needs of the terminally ill.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Primary Care and Urgent Care

• Completion of educational courses (within 6 months of hire): New Hire LVN course – Primary Care or Urgent Care
• Licenses Required:
  • License Required
  • Licenses Preferred: N/A
• Certifications Required:
  • Current BLS Certification
• Certifications Preferred: Phlebotomy Certification

Physical Requirements

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers.

More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.