Ambulatory LVN Lead – Primary & Specialty Care

University of California; Montecito (CA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 101,942; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to lead nursing and clinical services in the Ambulatory & Community Practice. You will oversee direct patient care, clinic administration, patient flow coordination and supervision of clinic nursing staff.

The role requires an active CA LVN license with IV therapy and blood withdrawal certification, CPR BLS, and 3+ years LVN experience.

Qualifications

• Active LVN license with IV therapy and blood withdrawal certification.
• CPR BLS certification from Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• 3+ years LVN experience.
• Ability to take vital signs, administer medications and obtain drug refills as needed.
• Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to the physician.
• Knowledge of safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing care, clinic administration, patient flow coordination and supervision of clinic nursing staff.
• Interaction with faculty, residents, patients, and staff to maximize patient care and ensure patient safety.
• Coordination and assignment of tasks and duties of all nursing and supplemental staff based on established protocols, policies and procedures.
• Supervision of staff; conducting the evaluation process, maintaining yearly staff competencies, providing training and reviewing timesheets for accuracy.
• Ensuring that all applicable policies and standards are maintained at all times.
• Planning for and adjusting staffing on a daily basis to maintain efficient operations.
• Maintenance and upkeep of the practice.
• Managing the Quality Assurance process.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinic administration

Patient flow

Team supervision

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy

Computer skills

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to lead nursing and clinical services in the Ambulatory & Community Practice. You will oversee direct patient care, clinic administration, patient flow coordination and supervision of clinic nursing staff.

The role requires an active CA LVN license with IV therapy and blood withdrawal certification, CPR BLS, and 3+ years LVN experience.