LVN/LPN - Newport Beach HEM/ONC Clinic - 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.Essential Duties:Uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan.Provides direct patient care.Administers medications.Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration.Schedules and receives patients.Prepares and maintains medical records.Performs basic secretarial and medical transcription duties.Enters charges into the system in an accurate and timely fashion.Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences.Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.Takes patient histories and vital signs.Implements an effective and efficient patient flow.Performs first aid and CPR if needed.Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license.Organizes pharmacy refill requests for physician approval.Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing ProgramReq 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 informationReq Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder inputPreferred Qualifications:Pref 2 years Experience in a health care setting.Required Licenses/Certifications:Req Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA) Valid California Vocational Nursing licenseReq Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq 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).The hourly rate range for this position is $29.00 - $45.20. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.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 the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for 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) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.Notice of Non-discriminationEmployment EquityRead USC's Clery Act Annual Security ReportUSC is a smoke-free environmentDigital AccessibilityIf you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: