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LVN/LPN - OC Radiation Oncology - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) | University of Southern California (USC) - Military Veterans

at HERC - Southern California

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. 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 and/or management. The LVN will participate in assessing patient needs, managing side effects, instituting preventative measures with a strong emphasis on patient education throughout all levels of radiation treatment and recovery. This position must be flexible to cover other satellite clinics as needed and perform other duties as assigned. 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. 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 equivalent Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions to understand, follow and successfully perform duties in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures. 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 Preferred Qualifications: Pref 2 years Experience in a health care setting preferred. Pref 1 year One year in radiation oncology preferred. Pref Bilingual is highly desirable. Pref LVN - Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA) IV certification 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) 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 candidates 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.

Newport Beach, CA

HERC - Southern California

Southern California HERC, established in 2003, is a non-profit organization composed of a diverse group of colleges and universities, and research, medical, and cultural institutions. Our institutions are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process and providing a work environment sensitive to work/life balance. We also understand that employment decisions often involve two careers and offer state of the art dual career resources and solutions. SoCal HERC includes members from the Central Coast, Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, and San Diego.

HERC is a gateway to more jobs in higher education and related fields than any other website. HERC provides job seekers with comprehensive and transparent access to job opportunities, daily job alerts, career advice news and webinars, dual career support, and regional multicultural resources to help with relocating to a new community.

SoCal HERC Member Institutions:

Antioch University, Azusa Pacific, University Cal Tech

CSU Fullerton, CSU Northridge,  CSU San Bernardino 

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Chapman University, Citrus College

Concordia University Irvine, Grossmont-Cuyamaca CCD, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine 

Loyola Marymount University, MiraCosta Community College, Mount St. Mary’s University

North Orange County CCD, Occidental College,  Pacific Oaks College & Childrens School 

Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego State University, Soka University of America

The Claremont Colleges, The Salk Institute for Biological Sciences, UC Path Center

UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Riverside

UCSD, University of Redlands, University of San Diego

University of Southern California, Vanguard University, Whittier College

While there are certainly wonderful opportunities to teach and conduct research at HERC campuses, of the 42,000 jobs on hercjobs.org, over 24,000 (or 57%) are non-teaching positions. You will find jobs in healthcare, administration, software, information technology, finance, technical and trades, social work, student affairs, and much, much more.

Set up your job seeker account today at: http://www.hercjobs.org

 

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