Skip to content
Nursing Mastery
All jobs

LVN II - Arcadia Neurosurgery Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Posted Aug 19

Shift
8-hour days
Unit
Neurosurgery

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour days
Term
Permanent
Practice
Non-union
Setting
Clinic
Accepts
LVN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$30/hr
nursing in California$49/hr

The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1912 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Job ID REQ20179126 Category Keck Medicine of USC The Licensed Vocational Nurse II (LVN II) is an individual with specific knowledge and technical skills to assist the Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Provider. The LVN II utilizes the Nursing Process to provide therapeutic care to a specific population of patients, under the direction of the RN or Provider. LVN II will provide excellent quality care including patient education, phlebotomy and may participate in coordinating specific services as directed.

Departmental Specific Summary

Essential Duties

Read the full posting

Uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician. Provides direct patient care. Administers medications.

Assess and monitor patients condition and notify physician/health care professional. Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.

Schedules and receives patients. Prepares and maintains medical records. Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations.

Enters charges into the system in an accurate and timely fashion. Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences. Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.

Takes patient histories and vital signs. Implements an effective and efficient patient flow. Performs first aid and CPR if needed.

Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license. Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams Organizes pharmacy refill requests for physician approval. Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner.

Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines. Triages patients in person and over the telephone. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained.

Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Assess and monitor patients condition and notify physician/health care professional.

Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams. Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines. Administers a broader range of medications, including injections and IV medications.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

Qualifications

Req High School or equivalent Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program Req 3 years Experience in an acute care or ambulatory care setting. Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients. Req Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word as well as Internet access and utilization. Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior. Req Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information Req Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input

Preferred

Qualifications

Required Licenses/

Certifications

Req Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA) Valid California Vocational Nursing license Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) Req LVN - Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA) IV certification Req Keck Program Preceptor Certification *If new hire, must obtain certification within 90 days/next class

USC Care Medical Group serves as the sole physician entity reporting to the USC Health System, uniting faculty clinical practice under Keck Medicine of USC. This entity oversees clinical governance, physician and ambulatory services, and core enterprise functions including billing, contracting, and financial operations. The organization encompasses 17 clinical departments, with approximately 1,500 physicians and 2,000 staff delivering care across more than 80 locations from Kern County to Orange County and into Las Vegas.

USC Care Medical Group is the engine for patient-centered growth—advancing quality, safety, access, and financial strength through integrated, system-level thinking that transcends silos and traditional models. By building bridges across the enterprise, embracing innovation, and leveraging technology, we deliver seamless, 5-Star access and service while expanding clinical reach and diversified models of care. Our work fuels a sustainable cycle of good health—organizationally, financially, and within the communities we serve—driving continued growth from within and beyond the system’s boundaries.

The hourly rate range for this position is $30.16 - $47.01. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Job ID REQ20179126 Posted Date 08/19/2026

Sourced from University of Southern California’s careers page.

Requirements

  • Req High School or equivalent
  • Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
  • Req 3 years Experience in an acute care or ambulatory care setting.
  • Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
  • Req Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word as well as Internet access and utilization.
  • Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
  • Req Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
  • Req Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input
  • Preferred
  • Required Licenses/
  • Req Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA) Valid California Vocational Nursing license
  • Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
  • Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
  • Req LVN - Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA) IV certification
  • Req Keck Program Preceptor Certification *If new hire, must obtain certification within 90 days/next class
  • USC Care Medical Group serves as the sole physician entity reporting to the USC Health System, uniting faculty clinical practice under Keck Medicine of USC. This entity oversees clinical governance, physician and ambulatory services, and core enterprise functions including billing, contracting, and financial operations. The organization encompasses 17 clinical departments, with approximately 1,500 physicians and 2,000 staff delivering care across more than 80 locations from Kern County to Orange County and into Las Vegas. USC Care Medical Group is the engine for patient-centered growth—advancing quality, safety, access, and financial strength through integrated, system-level thinking that transcends silos and traditional models. By building bridges across the enterprise, embracing innovation, and leveraging technology, we deliver seamless, 5-Star access and service while expanding clinical reach and diversified models of care. Our work fuels a sustainable cycle of good health—organizationally, financially, and within the communities we serve—driving continued growth from within and beyond the system’s boundaries. The hourly rate range for this position is $30.16 - $47.01. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
  • Job ID REQ20179126 Posted Date 08/19/2026

Place

City
Arcadia, California
Median rent
$2,191/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$113,516/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

Address
Arcadia, CA, USA

Arcadia sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles County, offering a leafy suburban feel with equestrian roots and the historic Santa Anita Park. Nurses enjoy easy access to hiking trails, major medical centers nearby, and a calm pace just outside central LA.

Map showing the location of Arcadia, CA
Approximate location in Arcadia, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How this role fits you

Add your preferences

Choose your specialty, travel preference, and license stage to see how this role fits.

The work you want

Where you'd go

Where you are

About the employer

University of Southern California logo
University of Southern California
Hiring organization

You would clock in for the University of Southern California in Arcadia, California. The city sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, about 13 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. On a regular day that means tree-lined streets,…

Worth asking

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Open the full posting report
Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, leave a heads-up, or ask about this posting.
What would you like to do?
Add ratings or a short headline

A person reviews every submission before anything changes.