SUMMARY:

Our client is seeking a reliable Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for our Los Angeles clinic. The LVN will work collaboratively with providers and staff to provide and manage patient care utilizing critical thinking and the nursing process. Responsible for performing nursing services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Physician. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats coworkers, patients, families and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting doctors with examinations and other nursing procedures; collecting and labeling laboratory specimens in accordance with laws and policies.


• Maintaining complete and accurate patient records.


• Data entry thru EHR.


• Administering EKG’s, IV therapy, checks patient’s vital signs, catheterization and irrigation.


• Strictly adhering to universal precautions as established by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, DHS/OA and clinic standards.


• Assisting doctors with examinations and other procedures relating to direct patient care.


• Dressing wounds.


• Administering immunizations and medications.


• Other duties as assigned.

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine


• Ob/Gyn


• Pediatrics


• Primary Care

• A Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California is required.


• Working knowledge of direct patient care methods and practices in a community clinic setting.


• Documented through the State of California Certified: Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal


• Minimum of 1 year experience


• Fully fluent in English/Spanish medical terminology