LVN/ LPN - Urology Clinic HC3 - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is an individual with specific knowledge and technical skills to assist the Registered Nurse in providing care for a designated group of patients. The LVN utilizes the Nursing Process to provide therapeutic care to a specific population of patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Assists in the implementation and evaluation of the delivery of patient care. Under guidance of clinical supervisor registered nurse or physician provides individualized direct patient care to promote restoration of health and achievement of patient health goals. Performs nursing functions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures established standards of nursing care and practices and licensure limitations.

Essential Duties:

• Accurately obtains and records patient vital signs. Under direction of registered nurse or physician performs established techniques for administration of medications and parenteral fluids and obtaining specimens. Responds promptly in emergency situations
• Recognizes changes in the patients physical and mental condition takes appropriate action by notifying physician and/or nursing supervisor.
• Provides comprehensive medical record documentation that reflects all aspects of care provided during each encounter including patient history medication list allergy list and treatments and/or procedures. Accurately and completely documents data for billing purposes.
• Promotes security by alerting appropriate personnel for safety fire and other unsafe situations. Reports any unusual occurrences to supervisor
• Assists with stocking supplies and cleaning rooms and equipment.
• Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including xrays and pertinent lab work makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed. Sets up exam rooms assists physician with exams as needed monitors patient flow.
• Performs venipuncture methods such as syringe vacutainer blood culture and fingerstick. Instructs patients regarding procedures including glucose tolerance preparation and proper specimen collection techniques. Provides patient care if fainting or loss of consciousness occurs.
• Assists in coverage for switchboard appointment system and reception area as neeeded.
• Cleans wraps and autoclaves instruments. Sets up surgical trays and assists surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Assists and/or transports patients to exam rooms or surgical suites. Takes specimens to laboratory and returns with reports.
• Maintains files and records oversees equipment and office supply inventory. Photocopies collates faxes distributes mails performs errands. Reads and prioritizes incoming mail. Handles or routes as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req High school or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians staff and patients.
• Req Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word as well as Internet access and utilization.
• Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Req Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
• Req Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input
• Req Must have keen observational decisionmaking and communication skills.
• Req Ability to follow orders and work under close supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN (CA DCA) Valid California Vocational Nursing license
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Req Certification Job Relevant Must have passed NCLEXPN licensing examination

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213)or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

• Notice of Nondiscrimination
• Employment Equity
• Read USCs Clery Act Annual Security Report
• USC is a smokefree environment
• Digital Accessibility

If you are a current USC employee please apply to thisUSC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: