LVN-CLINIC

Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting with the coordination of patient care.  

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Responsible for assisting with the coordination of patient care.
• Assists in the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical services. May take vitals, draw blood or administer shots.
• Assists and supports the physician with treatments as indicated.
• Schedules appointments and follow up visits.
• Maintains accurate and detailed documentation of patient’s medical record.
• Facilitates correspondence between TCMC physicians and various internal and external contacts.
• Maintains patient throughput in the clinic setting.
• Cultivates a clean, safe environment for patients, staff and external customers.
• Ensures safety protocols are supported at all times.
• Assists in continuous performance improvement activities for their assigned department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a medical clinic or hospital based program, required.
• Experience scheduling appointments in a medical clinic or hospital, required.
• Experience with computer systems, required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, strongly preferred.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited school for licensed vocational nurse, required. 

Licenses:

• Current California LVN license, required. 

Certifications:

• Current BLS; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required. 

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

*Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.

To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.