Senior Vocational Nurse - FHC-Santa Ana Family Medicine - FT Days

University of California - Irvine Health; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic health system seeks a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse to join its dynamic team. In this role, you will perform essential nursing procedures, assist physicians, and ensure the well-being of patients. With a commitment to excellence, this organization offers a supportive environment where your skills will be valued. You will have the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive setting, contributing to the health of a vibrant community. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Sick and Vacation Time

Retirement Savings Plans

Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as an LVN in an acute care setting.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing procedures, taking vital signs and processing specimens.
• Assist physicians with examinations and treatments.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

The incumbent performs assigned nursing procedures, taking vital signs, collecting and processing specimens for analysis, and assisting physicians with examinations and treatments. Incumbent observes, records and reports the physical and mental condition of patients.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Minimum 6 months experience working as an LVN in an acute care setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to fluently speak, read, and write in English and Spanish
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of JCAHO requirements
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Basic Life Support

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization