City of Hope·Duarte, California
The LVN will provide initial medical screenings, obtain vitals, and document patient histories. They are also responsible for administering medications via CVADs and performing blood draws within a clinical research setting.
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses.
City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix.
Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
Seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our Clinical Research Team and support the delivery of exceptional patient care.
As a successful candidate, you will: Provide initial medical screening: Greets patients and directs them to appropriate exam / procedure rooms.
Obtains vitals, chief complaint and basic medical history; accurately document in medical chart according to accepted medical standards.
Medical administration: Administer medications and therapeutic agents through CVADs, closely monitor patients responses and ensuring adherence to established protocols..
Perform peripheral blood draws and central line maintenance.
Assist providers or nurse upon request during exams / procedures of patient and according to accepted medical standards.
Practice Universal precautions with respect to establish safety protocols.
Facilitate communication between the provider and patients as needed, including translation as appropriate.
Candidates must have completed a licensed vocational nursing program and possess a current CA LVN license. At least one year of experience in a medical environment and a current AHA BLS certification are required.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
