Sr. LVN, Float - OBGYN (Marina del Rey)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,061 - 66,042; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care under supervision in the OB/GYN setting. The role involves collaboration with clinicians, residents, students, and staff to maintain high standards of care.

The candidate must have a CA LVN license with IV and Blood Withdrawal certification and BLS. Flexible hours and travel to other UCLA OB/GYN clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• CA LVN license with IV and blood withdrawal certification.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to other UCLA OB/GYN clinics as assigned.
• Ability to assist with clinical procedures and patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for a diverse population under supervision.
• Collaborate with clinic management, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, LVNs, MAs and staff to deliver total patient care.
• Recognize signs of life-threatening emergencies and take appropriate action.
• Coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by the department or Administration.

Skills

LVN license

IV & blood withdrawal

BLS certification

flexible hours

clinical procedures

patient assessment

sterile fields

team collaboration

medication administration

inventory awareness

medical terminology

UCLA HIS familiarity

Tools

UCLA Hospital Information System

Job description

Overview

Under the direct supervision of the designated clinical staff member, provides direct patient care for diverse patient population. Works with clinic management, administration, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and other clinical staff to include LVNs and MAs 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. Coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by the department and/or Administration.

Sr. LVN Salary range: $36.34 - $47.94 Hourly

Responsibilities

(This section consolidates the description into focused responsibilities.)

• Provide direct patient care for a diverse patient population under the supervision of designated clinical staff.
• Collaborate with clinic management, administration, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, LVNs, MAs, and ancillary personnel to deliver total patient care and maintain high standards of care.
• Recognize normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies and take appropriate action.
• Coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by the department and/or Administration.

Qualifications

Required:

• CA LVN License with IV and Blood Withdrawal Certification
• Possession of BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to other OBGYN clinics as assigned
• Ability to assist with clinical procedures
• Ability to perform patient assessments and take appropriate action
• Ability to write concise and clear progress notes
• Skill at setting up and maintaining sterile fields
• Skill at effectively communicating with patients, physicians, staff and the public
• Ability to work as part of a team, communicate effectively and establish cooperative working relationships with administrators, doctors, peers and 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
• Ability to rotate through outpatient treatment areas as needed
• Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities
• Ability to promote effective communication concerning atypical clinic events or patient activities
• Experience with varied computer hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheets and database programs and the UCLA Hospital Information System

Preferred:

• Knowledge of OBGYN conditions and their treatments
• Ability to assist with gynecologic examination
• Treatment skills including catheterizations and bladder installations
• Expertise in speaking clearly and distinctly, in both Spanish and English, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar, to obtain and convey information to patients and individuals at various organizational levels, both in person and over the phone