Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)- Emergency Care Center, Full-Time

The LVN Medication Refill nurse processes prescription refill requests as clinically appropriate for patients within PIH Health. Reviews medical records to ensure refills are applicable according to practitioners' orders and established protocols. Ensures accuracy in documenting medication refills within the patient's medical record. Responsible for educating the caller regarding PIH Health's medication refill policies and procedures utilizing knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, ethics, and concepts. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. org or follow us on  Facebook ,  Twitter , or  Instagram .

Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, and safety

Good understanding of nursing principles

Proficiency with computer practice management systems and electronic health record systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

Bilingual in Spanish is helpful

Current California LVN license

Minimum 1 year of nursing experience

Experience in direct nursing care in the medical office setting is preferred

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