LVN II - Antelope Valley

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• High school graduate (or GED) required.
• Greater than 1 year work experience as an LVN. OR New graduate from accredited licensed vocational nurse program with > 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in the same specialty setting

Required Certification/Licensure:

• Current LVN licensure in the State of California
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification from American Heart Association
• *If the LVN is working within Medical Oncology, they are required to have the Board Certificate & IV Therapy

Preferred Certifications/Licensure:

• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or other languages preferred
• Board Certification in Intravenous Therapy        

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and spell in English and understand and carry out directions
• Excellent communication skills at a level necessary for obtaining and accurately documenting patients’ medical information. Compassionate, mature, sympathetic, and professional always
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with patient/family population and the health care team while demonstrating a high degree of diplomacy and tact
• Beginner to intermediate computing and phone skills.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure according to the general standards set forth by HIPAA

Machines/Equipment:

• Eye protection/goggles, gown, mask, and medical gloves. 
• Diagnostic equipment
• Sterilization and disinfection equipment
• Medical equipment and devices
• Patient call system
• Exam tables, wheelchairs, gurney, and assistive devices

Working / Environmental Conditions:

• Working knowledge of Universal Precautions
• Atmosphere and environment associated with patient care areas
• Contact with patients/families and varied circumstances
• Culturally sensitive and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with ethnically diverse populations
• Likely exposure to infectious, radioactive or biohazardous agents
• Likely exposure to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals.
• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne pathogens.
• Subject to situations involving grief process and related issues.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends; demonstrates flexibility regarding job duties and assignments.
• Adheres to guidelines including CLIA while handling laboratory specimens including but not limited to urine, stool, or blood.  

Physical Demands:

• Will have the ability to perform job-related duties, which may require prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing / walking. 
• Lifts, positions, pushes and / or transfers patients. 
• Lifting, moving of supplies / equipment.
• Considerable reaching stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Occasionally may be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• May work under stressful conditions and work irregular hours.

Additional Information:

• This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement
• Job Status: Mon – Friday, Full time
• Shift: Days: 8 hours

As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.