Sr. LVN - Oncology, Santa Monica

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

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA seeks a licensed Vocational Nurse with IV therapy and blood withdrawal to provide direct patient care in Hematology/Oncology clinics. You will work with faculty physicians, fellows, residents, nursing staff, patient services staff and others to deliver comprehensive care.

Requirements include CA LVN license with IV therapy, BLS, CPR, and strong interpersonal skills. The role is onsite with potential for remote elements as needed and requires punctuality and

Qualifications

• License issued by the CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with IV therapy and blood withdrawal.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• Knowledge of instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and procedures.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with physicians, staff, and health providers.
• CPR skills.
• Keyboard literacy to input data in computerized logging systems.
• Competency in IV skills.
• Demonstrated punctuality and good attendance.
• Ability to push/pull/carry minimum 30 pounds.
• Ability to submit quality work in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for diverse patient population within Hematology/Oncology community clinics, collaborating with faculty physicians, fellows, residents, nursing and support staff.
• Interact with physicians, residents, students, and staff to coordinate care and ensure patient safety.

Skills

IV therapy

Blood withdrawal

Vital signs

Medication administration

CPR

Interpersonal skills

Punctual & attendance

Influential communications

IV skills

Tools

Computerized logging systems

Job description

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Salary Range: $38.54 - 50.84 Hourly

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide direct patient care for diverse patient population within named Hematology/Oncology Community Clinics, working with faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, nursing staff, patient services staff, and ancillary personnel.

Salary range: $38.54/hr - $50.84/hr

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Possess license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with IV therapy and blood withdrawal.
• Possession of BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers.
• Skill to perform CPR.
• Keyboard literacy skills to access and input data in computerized logging systems.
• Competency in IV skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be punctual and maintain good attendance.
• Ability to push, pull, or carry a minimum of 30 pounds or more.
• Skill and knowledge to submit quality work in a timely manner.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.