Licensed Vocational Nurse
In-Person Position w/ Virtual Opportunities | Based in North County San Diego, California
Starting Compensation: $40 to $45 per hour
Weekly Schedule Variable | 25 Hours Per Week Minimum
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About Optimum Wellness Natural Medicine
Optimum Wellness Natural Medicine is a growing naturopathic and regenerative medicine practice dedicated to providing highly personalized, patient-centered care. Our team combines individualized wellness planning with innovative therapies in functional, naturopathic, integrative, and regenerative medicine.
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dependable Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our clinical team. This position is well suited for an LVN who values meaningful patient relationships, enjoys hands-on clinical care, and is eager to continue learning in an evolving area of medicine.
Our practice regularly explores new treatment modalities, technologies, clinical protocols, and developments in regenerative medicine. The selected candidate will have opportunities for ongoing education, hands-on training, and exposure to emerging therapies. We are looking for someone who is curious, adaptable, and excited to learn and grow alongside the practice.
Optimum Wellness Natural Medicine is committed to creating a professional, respectful, and patient-centered environment for its patients and team members.
Position Overview
The LVN will work closely with the provider to support high-quality patient care, treatment preparation, patient education, documentation, inventory management, and daily clinical operations.
This is a flexible hybrid position that includes remote administrative responsibilities, in-clinic patient care in North County San Diego, and opportunities to assist with concierge clinics and specialty treatment events throughout California and occasionally in other locations within the United States.
Travel assignments may include local day trips, multi-day treatment events, or occasional clinic assignments lasting one to two weeks. Work schedules will vary based on patient volume, treatment dates, provider availability, and concierge clinic schedules. Flexibility, reliability, and adaptability are essential.
What This Role Offers
- Meaningful, relationship-based patient care in a personalized wellness practice
- Ongoing education and exposure to new clinical modalities and treatment protocols
- Hands-on experience in naturopathic, functional, integrative, and regenerative medicine
- Opportunities to learn about IV nutrient therapy, peptides, laser therapies, regenerative procedures, and advanced wellness protocols
- Direct collaboration with the provider and involvement in individualized treatment planning
- Opportunities to assist with specialty treatment events and concierge clinics
- A flexible hybrid work environment
- The opportunity to learn, take on additional responsibility, and grow with an innovative healthcare practice
Primary ResponsibilitiesDirect Patient Care
- Welcome and room patients while maintaining a warm, professional experience
- Obtain and document complete vital signs
- Collect and review relevant medical history, medications, allergies, and supplements
- Perform focused patient intake and document chief concerns
- Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Observe and monitor patients before, during, and after treatment
- Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to the provider
- Provide attentive and compassionate nursing support throughout each visit
- Reinforce aftercare instructions and follow-up recommendations established by the provider
IV Therapy and Clinical Procedures
- Perform venipuncture and blood specimen collection
- Initiate and monitor IV therapy as authorized by California law, provider direction, clinic protocols, and the LVN’s certifications and demonstrated competencies
- Prepare and administer ordered IV nutrients, medications, injections, peptides, and related therapies within the LVN’s legal scope of practice
- Assist the provider with regenerative medicine procedures, PRP-related treatments, laser therapies, ozone-related treatments, injections, and other wellness procedures within scope
- Prepare procedure trays, treatment supplies, and clinical equipment
- Maintain sterile or aseptic technique as appropriate
- Follow infection-prevention, medication-safety, and emergency-response protocols
- Monitor for adverse reactions and immediately notify the provider when concerns arise
Laboratory and Diagnostic Support
- Collect, label, process, and prepare laboratory specimens
- Prepare specialty laboratory kits and outside laboratory orders
- Confirm that specimens are stored and transported appropriately
- Track pending laboratory results and follow up on missing reports
- Organize laboratory reports for provider review
- Prepare patient charts and relevant clinical information before appointments
- Assist with coordinating laboratory testing, imaging, and outside referrals
Patient Education and Communication
Under provider direction and using established treatment plans and educational materials:
- Reinforce treatment instructions and care plans
- Explain IV therapy and injection schedules
- Review supplement and medication instructions
- Reinforce lifestyle, nutrition, and home-care recommendations
- Review preparation and aftercare requirements
- Explain expected follow-up timelines and treatment-day procedures
- Confirm patient understanding and communicate unresolved questions to the provider
The LVN must remain within scope and should not independently diagnose, prescribe, or create treatment plans.
Clinical Documentation
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records
- Document focused nursing observations and patient-reported information
- Record treatments, medications, injections, and IV therapies administered
- Complete procedure and treatment documentation
- Document relevant patient communication and follow-up
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and strict patient confidentiality
- Support accurate and timely chart completion
Clinic Operations
- Prepare and reset treatment rooms
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize equipment according to clinic protocols
- Monitor medical supplies, medications, and clinical inventory
- Identify low-stock, expired, or damaged items
- Assist with ordering and organizing clinical supplies
- Support quality assurance, infection prevention, and safety procedures
- Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA standards and clinic policies
- Help develop and improve clinical workflows, checklists, and standard operating procedures
- Support an organized and efficient daily clinic flow
Patient Coordination
- Assist with scheduling treatments and follow-up appointments
- Coordinate laboratory testing, imaging, and outside referrals
- Respond to patient questions that fall within the LVN’s scope
- Relay provider-approved recommendations and instructions
- Coordinate treatment logistics with clinical and administrative team members
- Help ensure that required forms, laboratory results, and treatment preparations are completed
- Provide responsive, concierge-level service throughout the patient’s experience
Concierge Clinic and Travel Support
When participating in concierge clinics or specialty treatment events, responsibilities may include:
- Providing direct clinical patient care
- Administering and monitoring ordered IV therapies
- Supporting patient intake and documentation
- Preparing treatments, procedure trays, and equipment
- Managing supplies and clinical inventory
- Assisting with clinic setup and breakdown
- Coordinating daily patient flow
- Supporting the provider during procedures
- Following travel-clinic safety, documentation, and inventory protocols
Additional compensation and travel arrangements will be determined based on the assignment’s location, duration, schedule, and responsibilities.
Continuous Learning and Professional Development
OWNM is committed to continuous education and clinical growth. Regenerative and integrative medicine continue to evolve, and our practice regularly evaluates new therapies, technologies, research, and treatment approaches.
The selected candidate should be willing to:
- Participate in practice-provided training and clinical education
- Learn new treatment modalities and equipment
- Review clinical protocols, safety procedures, and relevant research
- Demonstrate competency before independently performing assigned clinical duties
- Ask questions and seek clarification when learning unfamiliar procedures
- Remain current on LVN licensing, certification, and continuing-education requirements
- Contribute to the development of new clinical workflows and patient-care systems
- Grow into additional responsibilities as competency and practice needs develop
Previous regenerative or integrative medicine experience is valuable but is not required for every modality. A strong clinical foundation, good judgment, attention to safety, and a genuine eagerness to learn are essential.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is:
- Compassionate and patient-centered
- Curious and eager to learn
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Proficient in venipuncture and IV therapy
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Adaptable in a growing and evolving practice
- Professional and attentive with an excellent bedside manner
- Interested in naturopathic, functional, integrative, or regenerative medicine
- Reliable, dependable, and accountable
- Calm and safety-focused under pressure
- An effective written and verbal communicator
- Comfortable with flexible scheduling and occasional travel
- Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
- Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and patient confidentiality
Required Qualifications
- Active California Licensed Vocational Nurse license in good standing
- California Board-approved IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certification
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Strong venipuncture, injection, and IV therapy skills
- Demonstrated ability to safely monitor patients receiving treatment
- Strong computer and electronic medical record skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, infection-prevention, and patient-safety requirements
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to follow provider orders, written protocols, and scope-of-practice requirements
- Willingness to participate in ongoing education and competency training
- Willingness to travel for concierge clinic assignments when needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of clinical nursing experience
- Experience in naturopathic, functional, integrative, regenerative, infusion, or concierge medicine
- Experience with IV nutrient therapy
- Experience supporting peptide or injectable therapies
- Experience assisting with PRP or regenerative procedures
- Familiarity with laser-based or other wellness technologies
- Experience processing laboratory specimens and specialty laboratory kits
- Knowledge of nutritional supplementation
- Experience providing patient education
- Familiarity with Jane App or a similar electronic medical record system
- Proficiency with Google Workspace
- Experience supporting clinic operations, inventory management, or workflow improvement
Schedule
This flexible hybrid position may include:
- Remote administrative work
- In-clinic patient-care days
- Specialty treatment weeks
- Concierge clinic assignments
- Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities
- Local and out-of-area travel
- Multi-day or occasional one-week to two-week assignments
Advance notice will be provided whenever possible. Weekly hours are expected to vary based on clinic needs, patient volume, treatment schedules, and travel assignments.
Compensation
Starting compensation: $40 to $45 per hour
Final compensation will be based on nursing experience, certifications, clinical competencies, travel expectations, and assigned responsibilities.
Additional compensation may be available for concierge clinics, travel assignments, extended treatment days, and specialty events. Travel expenses, accommodations, and assignment-specific compensation will be discussed in advance.
Work Location
The practice is currently located in San Marcos, CA but may be moving to another location within North County San Diego.
The LVN must be able to report to the clinic for scheduled patient-care days and travel to other locations when assigned.
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Ability to Commute:
- San Marcos, CA 92069 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
