Sr. LVN - Internal Medicine, Westwood

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 50 061 - 66 042; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A healthcare institution in Los Angeles seeks a licensed nurse to provide direct patient care within a diverse environment. This role involves working closely with clinic management and medical personnel, maintaining high standards of care, and coordinating patient-related protocols. Candidates must have an active nursing license from California and CPR certification, with additional valuable skills including vital sign assessment and computer competency. This position offers a salary range of $36.34 - $47.94 per hour.

Qualifications

• Possess active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification.
• Knowledge of symptomatology of common and or life threatening medical problems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills and computerized patient care systems.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care for a diverse patient population.
• Coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by the department and/or Administration.
• Recognize normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies.

Connaissances

Direct patient care

Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Formation

Active license from CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

CPR BLS certification

Description du poste

Description

In this role you will provide direct patient care for diverse patient population. Work 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.

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 procedure