Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Type


Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct clinical and patient care support in a primary care/family and internal medicine practice. Working under the direction of physicians and within the scope of California LVN licensure, the LVN assists with patient assessments, treatments, medication administration, patient education, care coordination, and clinical documentation while promoting high-quality, compassionate patient care and efficient clinic operations.

Requirements

MINIMUM & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training

Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited vocational nursing program.

Preferred: Additional coursework or training in primary care, chronic disease management, ambulatory care, population health, or care coordination.

Experience

Minimum: At least one (1) year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a physician practice, ambulatory care clinic, community health center, urgent care, or comparable outpatient healthcare setting. Experience administering medications, injections, immunizations, and performing clinical nursing procedures within LVN scope of practice. Experience documenting patient care using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Preferred: Two (2) or more years of outpatient primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine experience. Experience supporting multiple providers in a high-volume medical practice. Experience caring for Medicare, Medi-Cal, and managed care patient populations. Experience performing telephone triage within LVN scope of practice.


Any combination of educational and work experience that would be equivalent to the stated minimum requirements would qualify for consideration of this position.


Certification(s)

Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in good standing and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of outpatient nursing principles, medication administration, immunizations, infection prevention, OSHA standards, HIPAA, and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to perform clinical nursing duties within the LVN scope of practice, including patient assessments, vital signs, specimen collection, medication administration, and accurate clinical documentation.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, Microsoft Office applications, and standard healthcare technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to educate patients, collaborate effectively with providers and interdisciplinary teams, and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Ability to work independently while fostering collaborative relationships in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and exceptional customer service.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:


The physical, mental, and environmental requirements described are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and perform repetitive hand movements throughout the workday while providing direct patient care. The employee must be able to maintain concentration, exercise sound clinical judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with patients, providers, and staff in a fast-paced outpatient healthcare environment. Work requires frequent use of computers, electronic medical records (EMR), telephones, and standard medical equipment. The position involves regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and other healthcare-related hazards, requiring adherence to OSHA standards, infection prevention protocols, HIPAA requirements, and the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled outpatient medical office and may require occasional overtime or schedule adjustments to meet operational and patient care needs.

PAY RANGE


$30.00 - $36.00 / hourly

Salary Description


$30.00 - $36.00 / hourly