Sr. LVN - Digestive Diseases, Santa Monica

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a licensed vocational nurse to provide direct patient care to a diverse patient population. You will work with clinic management, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and other clinical staff to ensure total patient care, maintain high standards, and recognize life-threatening emergencies.

You will coordinate tasks per department protocols.

Qualifications

• Active CA LVN license with IV therapy & blood withdrawal certification.
• CPR BLS from Red Cross or AHA.
• Ability to take vital signs and administer medications.
• Ability to recognize abnormal lab values and report to physician.
• Phlebotomy, CPR, injections within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to a diverse patient population.
• Coordinate tasks with department and administration.
• Collaborate with physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and clinical staff.
• Maintain high standards of care and recognize life-threatening signs and symptoms.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Drug refills

Urinalysis/CPR

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Description

In this role you will provide direct patient care for diverse patient population. You will work with clinic management, administration, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and other clinical staff to include LVN's and MA's and ancillary personnel in providing total patient care, maintaining high standards of care, and recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies. You will coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by the department and/or administration.

Salary Range: $36.34- $47.94/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 CPR BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• 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

Preferred:

• Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures
• 6+ months of LVN Experience