LVN - Ambulatory OB - Full-Time Days
Company: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Location: Hawaiian Gardens
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
If you are interested, please apply online and send your resume
to Marismartinez @mlkch.org 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. LI-MM1
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