Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Urology - San Diego / Chula Vista, CA
Position Overview A fast-paced urology clinic in San Diego County is seeking an experienced, active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join their team. This role covers a high volume of 12 to 15 patients daily plus urgent add-ons, running independent clinical procedures, assisting physicians with invasive treatments, and conducting phone nurse triage. The ideal candidate thrives in a rapid environment, possesses sharp critical thinking skills, and demonstrates expert catheter placement proficiency.
Responsibilities

Clinical Procedures: Perform independent urodynamics (UDS) testing for bladder control and neurodynamics; manage insertion, removal, and maintenance of catheters; clean and replace pessaries every 6 weeks.
Medication & Injections: Administer targeted injections, including testosterone, bladder cancer, and prostate cancer treatments.
Physician Assistance: Assist physicians with invasive prostate procedures and specialized exams; set up instruments and maintain strict sterile technique.
Triage & Care Coordination: Handle phone nurse triage for post-surgical complications, relay instructions/results to patients and families, and manage incoming/outgoing medical records, lab reports, and imaging notes.
Patient Flow & Prep: Accompany patients to rooms, assist with transfers, gather patient histories, perform screenings, and manage electronic charting.
EHR & Operations: Clean, sanitize, and autoclave instruments; maintain equipment and crash carts; manage inventory, restock rooms, and ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
Required Qualifications

Active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
Strong proficiency and complete comfort with catheter placement and removal.
Demonstrated ability to move quickly across a high patient volume.
Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills.
Preferred Qualifications

Prior clinical experience in Urology.
Hands-on experience with Athena EMR.
Schedule

Full-Time (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Floating Locations:
M/W/F: Rancho Bernardo Office
T/Th: Chula Vista Office
Compensation

Dependent on experience - $35 + hourly
Benefits

Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?