LVN/LPN - Urgent Care - Playa Vista, CA - DS 26-13876

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Urgent Care
Location: Playa Vista, CA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift – Rotating Schedule
Schedule: 4 × 10-hour shifts | 40 hours/week | Every other weekend and some holidays
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Traveler: $1,000 - $1,500/week

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced LVN/LPN to provide urgent care nursing support, assist providers with patient evaluations and procedures, and maintain accurate documentation in EPIC.

Required Qualifications

Active, unrestricted California LVN license required at submission.
Minimum 1 year of urgent care or emergency department experience.
Minimum 2 years of overall outpatient clinical experience.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) only.
Required IV-related skills and blood withdrawal/phlebotomy experience.
Prior EPIC electronic health record experience.
Current flu vaccination; declinations and exemptions are not accepted.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and patient care skills.
Ability to manage multiple patient care priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Ability to work rotating shifts, every other weekend, some holidays, and float to other locations as required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients with acute illnesses, minor injuries, and other urgent medical concerns.
Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and relevant patient information.
Assist providers with patient assessments, examinations, and treatment procedures.
Perform authorized nursing procedures, including IV-related tasks and blood specimen collection, within California regulations and facility protocols.
Collect, label, and prepare laboratory specimens for processing.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered and within the scope of practice.
Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly report concerns to the treating provider.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in EPIC.
Educate patients on medications, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Follow infection prevention practices, patient safety standards, and standard precautions.
Prepare examination rooms, maintain equipment, and ensure clinical supplies are available.
Collaborate with providers, nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare team members to maintain efficient patient flow.
Follow established clinical policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
Work rotating schedules, cover required weekends and some holidays, and float to other locations as assigned.