License Vocational Nurse

AltaMed • Pico Rivera, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The LVN provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician. The LVN tasks include vital signs, phlebotomy, gathering data, and medication administration. The LVN verifies medication for Medical Assistants within the LVN's scope of practice.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited LVN school.
• Current LVN license issued by the State of California, Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• Valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of providing patient care in an outpatient/inpatient, Skilled Nursing, Home Health, or clinic setting.
• IV certified.
• Wound care experience.
• Experience and knowledge regarding the physical, mental, and social needs of the patients.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Takes vital signs.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Gathers patient data.
• Administers medications.
• Verifies medication for Medical Assistants within the LVN's scope of practice.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree