Sr. LVN - Primary Care (Hollywood)

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

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse (Sr. LVN) to provide direct patient care onsite.

You will work under clinical staff supervision with physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and other nurses to maintain high standards of care and respond to emergencies. The role requires current CA LVN license with IV therapy and blood withdrawal certification, BLS, strong clinical skills, and the ability to use patient care systems.

Qualifications

• Active CA LVN license with IV Therapy and blood withdrawal certification.
• Current BLS certification from Red Cross or AHA.
• Ability to monitor vital signs and administer medications.
• Ability to report abnormal labs to physician.
• Knowledge of common emergency conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills for coordinating with physicians and staff.
• Proficient in using patient care systems.
• Knowledge of safety procedures with biohazardous materials.
• Clear verbal communication of information.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision for diverse patient populations.
• Coordinate tasks and protocols established by department/Administration.
• Collaborate with clinicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and staff to maintain high standards of care.
• Recognize signs of life-threatening emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Assist with phlebotomy, CPR, injections within scope of practice.

Skills

Active CA LVN license

IV Therapy

BLS certified

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Computer skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Team coordination

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Posted Date

07/27/2026

Salary Range: $38.54 - 50.84 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32048

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the designated clinical staff member, the Sr. LVN 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 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. Coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by the department and/or Administration.

Salary range: $38.54 - $50.84 hourly

Job 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 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

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.