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OverviewDignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of orientation period that includes demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a fully competent level of performance. The LVN maintains a clean organized and safe environment and performs patient care services that support the physician / providers practice under the clinical supervision of the Physician Registered Nurse Nurse Practitioner Physicians Assistant or other licensed staff.Core Duties:

Assisting in prepping patients for examinations or procedures assisting with procedures relaying instructions from the physician to a patient or authorized person and collecting patient data

Documenting patient concerns patient messages and care provided to the patient in the patients medical record for the physicians review

Administrating medications specifically directed by the physician and performing accurate vital sign measurements and documentation

Providing leadership to support staff

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

High school diploma required (or equivalent)

Satisfactory completion of a formal Licensed Vocational Nurse program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program (Determination made by DHMF H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division) of Allied Health Professions required

Three (3) years of experience in an outpatient setting as a Licensed Vocational Nurse required

Will consider candidates with less than required experience, if staffing permits

Excellent interpersonal organizational and customer service skills required

Medical terminology familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures and reference tools and pharmacology appropriate to the Licensed Vocational Nurse scope of practice required

Current BLS certification required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)

Preferred Qualifications:

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an outpatient setting preferred

Familiarity with an electronic practice management system preferred

This position is represented by SEIU-UHWThe ideal candidate will be available to work Saturdays to cover Saturday clinicsPay Range$33.61 - $37.46 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.