LVN - Ambulatory OB - Full-Time Days
Company: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Location: Whittier
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
If interested, please apply and submit your resume to
alivingston@mlkch.org. Clinic Location: 135 E Compton Boulevard,
Compton, CA 90220 POSITION SUMMARY The licensed vocational nurse
(LVN) renders professional nursing care to patients at the
Ambulatory Obstetrics (OB) Clinic. The LVN will also assume the
role of patient advocate and liaison between the care team and
patient. This person will be responsible for delivering services
that meet or exceed professional, organizational, community and
regulatory standards and provide superior customer satisfaction
throughout the patient obstetric life cycle. They will coordinate
with a multi-disciplinary provider team in the delivery of
Comprehensive Perinatal Services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Patient advocate - ensures a setting that protects
the rights of the patient and provides an atmosphere that does not
compromise the patients' physical or mental wellbeing, safety, or
dignity. Ability to utilize good clinical judgment to deal
tactfully and effectively with patients and their families, other
employees, practitioners and other medical professionals.
Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology, patient care
standards as dictated by the nursing licensing board of the State
of California, and standard knowledge of basic CPT and ICD-10
coding. Under supervision of physician, gives results of pathology,
radiology, laboratory, and other diagnostic tests. Accurately
records and maintains documentation of telephone encounters and
onsite patient conversations, including chief complaint, verbal
history of present illness with date of onset, symptoms including
pain, bleeding and retention assessment, update of medications and
allergies, and limited physical examination, adhering to scope of
practice guidelines of the State of California. Documents relevant
material in medical record and forwards pertinent notes to
physician for review and signature. Instructs patients on
procedures, studies and consults. Supports and implements the
organization's vision, mission and values. Performs all job
functions in a professional, courteous and timely manner. This
includes answering all phone calls, e-mails and providing excellent
customer service to internal and external customers. Fosters and
promotes a culture of service excellence and self-accountability.
Responsible for implementations and integration of Comprehensive
Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) including nutrition, psychosocial
and health education assessments, interventions and perinatal
education with basic obstetrical care. Responsible for ensuring the
integrity and quality of the health services delivered in
Comprehensive Prenatal Services and in compliance with Federal,
State, and L.A. County Standards and individual site policies,
procedures and protocols. Collaborate with external agencies to
ensure early entry into prenatal care. Works cohesively with a
multi-disciplinary provider team to ensure robust pre and
post-natal patient care coordination. Coordinates post-partum and
lactation care management and anchors newborns to pediatric clinic.
Maintains up to date status with CPSP courses. Directs the
maintenance of program logs and statistics for internal and
external review and reporting. Follows up on relevant laboratory
tests. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement plans for
site and program. Establishes rapport with WIC and external
agencies to aid in patient support. Provides support to OB/GYN
provider as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned. POSITION
REQUIREMENTS A. Education High school diploma or GED. B.
Qualifications/Experience Two (2) years of LVN clinical experience,
with one (1) year minimum of Obstetric experience required.
Environment that included clinical and clerical duties. Valid
California Vocational Nursing license IV and Blood Draw
Certification required. BLS for Healthcare Provider from the
American Heart Association Must complete annual Workplace Violence
Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial
training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.
C. Special Skills/Knowledge Must be able to respect and maintain
highly confidential information. The ability to engage in reasoned
dialogue on complex, difficult, or emotional issues, to be
flexible, actively listen, and affect change. Able to give
constructive feedback in a supportive manner. Ability to
effectively work independently and as a member of a team, quickly
build strong working relationships, demonstrate a high-level of
integrity, and establish a proactive approach to customer service.
Ability to pay attention to detail with excellent prioritization
and organization skills. Self-starter with strong project
management skills and ability to follow through. Demonstrated
adaptability and flexibility to changes and response to new ideas
and approaches. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
(Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) working knowledge of Kronos
is a plus. This professional must possess intermediate math skills,
excellent written and verbal communication skills. MLKCH Video
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