Senior LVN Float - Urology Clinics (Travel)

UCLA Health; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Torrance, CA, seeks a Senior LVN Float to provide nursing support and leadership in the Department of Urology. The role includes outpatient patient care, assisting with cystoscopies, starting IVs, venipuncture, and medication administration across UCLA Urology clinics.

The position requires CA LVN license with IV/BW certification and BLS; travel is required to other UCLA Urology clinics. Strong teamwork and clear documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• CA LVN license with IV and blood withdrawal certification.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to travel to other UCLA Urology clinics as assigned.
• Ability to perform patient assessments and take appropriate action.
• Skill at setting up and maintaining sterile fields.
• Ability to work as part of a team and establish cooperative working relationships with administrators, doctors, peers and the public.
• Knowledge and experience in administering intramuscular and oral medication and monitoring IV.
• Ability to assess inventory levels.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Knowledge of specific treatment protocols to be utilized.
• Ability to exhibit flexibility in adjusting to changing demands and requirements of the position.
• Skill at effectively communicating with patients, physicians, staff and the public.
• Skill at speaking to persons with various backgrounds to obtain information, explain procedures and interpret instructions.
• Ability to write concise and clear progress notes.
• Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
• Ability to meet and maintain one's professional needs.
• Ability to promote effective communication to faculty concerning a typical clinic events or patient activities
• Expertise in communicating with patients and their families with diplomacy and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient nursing support and leadership in the Department of Urology.
• Assist with urologic procedures such as cystoscopies and bladder installations.
• Start IVs, perform venipuncture, administer medications.
• Manage patient flow, collect data as appropriate and provide back-up for the clinic front desk.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a teaching plan related to self-care for the patient.
• Travel and work at other UCLA Urology clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage.

Skills

LVN license

IV and blood withdrawal

BLS certification

Flexible hours

Travel to clinics

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Documentation and notes

Education

CA LVN License

Job description

UCLA Health in Torrance, CA, seeks a Senior LVN Float to provide nursing support and leadership in the Department of Urology. The role includes outpatient patient care, assisting with cystoscopies, starting IVs, venipuncture, and medication administration across UCLA Urology clinics.

The position requires CA LVN license with IV/BW certification and BLS; travel is required to other UCLA Urology clinics. Strong teamwork and clear documentation are essential.