LVN I - Buena Park Oncology Treatment Center - Full Time - 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse I (LVN I) uses specialized knowledge and technical skills to assist a Registered Nurse or medical provider. Under their direction, the LVN uses the Nursing Process to provide therapeutic care to a specific patient population. The position is based at the Buena Park Oncology Treatment Center and is a full-time, 8-hour day role. The LVN I provides direct patient care, assists with examinations and treatments within the scope of the license, administers medications as directed, and supports patient assessment, care planning, interventions, and evaluation. The role also supports clinic operations through patient scheduling and flow, maintaining medical records, handling communications and administrative tasks, and coordinating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team. Patient privacy, safety, confidentiality, and infection control standards must be maintained.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
- 0–2 years of experience in an acute care or ambulatory care setting.
- Ability to work effectively with physicians, staff, and patients.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and internet access and use.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service behavior.
- Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information.
- Ability to make decisions effectively with appropriate stakeholder input.
- Valid California Vocational Nursing license (LVN, CA DCA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and maintained through renewal before expiration when required within LA City.
Responsibilities
- Use basic assessment skills, participate in care or treatment planning, carry out interventions, and contribute to evaluation of individualized interventions.
- Escort patients to exam rooms; obtain and record vital signs and medication lists; monitor patient flow; assist physicians with minor procedures; perform EKGs; prepare charts with relevant medical information; and administer medication as directed.
- Provide direct patient care and administer medications.
- Communicate professionally for patient care and education and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Schedule diagnostic tests ordered by physicians as needed.
- Schedule and receive patients.
- Prepare and maintain medical records.
- Perform administrative duties, including answering and returning patient calls, receiving and sorting incoming faxes, and obtaining prior authorizations.
- Enter charges accurately and promptly into the system.
- Handle telephone calls and write correspondence.
- Serve as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.
- Take patient histories and vital signs.
- Implement effective and efficient patient flow.
- Perform first aid and CPR if needed.
- Assist physicians with examinations and treatments as permitted by the LVN license.
- Organize pharmacy refill requests for physician approval.
- Work independently and as part of a team to complete duties in a timely manner.
- Triage patients in person and by telephone.
- Maintain patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality; maintain a safe environment and comply with infection control policies and safety regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
