LVN Supervisor - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Westwood

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks an LVN Supervisor to lead clinic-based nursing care and administrative operations. You will provide direct patient care, monitor quality, manage supplies, and support staff education under clinical leadership.

Your role includes recognizing emergencies and maintaining high care standards. Requirements include California LVN license with IV therapy and blood withdrawal, BLS certification, and 3+ years LVN experience.

Qualifications

• Active California LVN license with IV Therapy and blood withdrawal certification.
• BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• 3+ years LVN experience required.
• Ability to take vital signs, administer medications and obtain drug refills.
• Ability to recognize abnormal lab values and report to the physician.
• Proficient computer skills and use of computerized patient care systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient direct patient nursing care within scope and standards.
• Perform administrative duties including quality monitoring and supply management.
• Support clinic workflows and staff education; lead Ambulatory Nursing Team to maintain standards.

Skills

IV therapy

Blood withdrawal

BLS certified

Vital signs

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

CPR

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Description

Under the general direction of the Practice Manager, Clinical Director and Lead MD, the LVN Supervisor functions as a clinic level supervisor, performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties related to clinical management of practice and patient care. Provides safe, efficient, quality direct patient nursing care in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. In addition, performs administrative duties including quality monitoring, clinical supply management, supporting established clinic workflows and staff education. Under the direct supervision of the designated clinical staff member, the incumbent will provide direct patient care for a diverse patient population, while maintaining high standards of care, and recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies. Works in collaboration with the Ambulatory Nursing Team to ensure clinical standards are maintained.

Note: Skills may be subject to test.

Salary Range:$38.65-$80.70 Hourly

Qualifications

Required

• Possess active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification.
• Possession of active BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• 3+ years LVN experience required
• 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 symptomatology of common and or life threatening medical problems.
• Interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers.
• Performs phlebotomy, CPR, Injections, and other skills within scope of practice.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, Windows computer function, computer navigation, and ability to use computerized patient care systems.
• Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.
• Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone.
• Ability to lead a team with effective communication, collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members, faculty, patients, nursing staff and others.
• Team building and leadership skills, preferably to include prior supervisory experience

Preferred

• Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures
• Supervisory experience