Sr. LVN - Specialty Care, Beverly Hills Wilshire

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Beverly Hills, CA is seeking a Sr. LVN to provide direct patient care across diverse populations. You will work with clinic management, physicians, fellows, residents, and staff, coordinating tasks and protocols to uphold high standards of care and rapid emergency recognition.

Join UCLA Health to contribute to a world-renowned system with extensive clinical education and research opportunities. Salary range: $38.54 - $50.84 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active CA LVN license with IV therapy and Blood Withdrawal certification.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from AHA or ARC.
• Performs phlebotomy, CPR, injections, and related skills within scope.
• Ability to take vital signs, administer meds and obtain refills as needed.
• Recognizes abnormal labs and reports to physician promptly.
• Knowledge of safety standards for handling biohazardous specimens.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use patient care systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for a diverse patient population.
• Collaborate with clinic management, physicians, fellows, residents, students, and staff.
• Coordinate tasks and protocols established by the department.
• Maintain high standards of care and recognize emergencies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

CPR

Injections

Vital signs

Medication administration

Computer skills

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Windows

Job description

Description

There's nothing more exciting and rewarding than being able to make a significant, positive difference in someone's life. At UCLA Health, you'll experience this joy every day while also enjoying the positive, supportive, and collaborative environment that makes ours one of the most loved workplaces. Join us and find out for yourself.

As a Sr. LVN you will provide direct patient care for a diverse patient population. You will work with clinic management, administration, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and other clinical staff to include 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. You will also coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by the department.

At UCLA Health, passionate clinicians in a wide range of disciplines have enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with five award-winning hospitals and more than 300 community clinics throughout Southern California. We're also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.Salary range: $38.54 - $50.84 Hourly

Qualifications

Required

• Active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
• Possession of BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  
• Performs phlebotomy, CPR, Injections, and other skills within scope of practice
• 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
• 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
  
• Interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers
  
• 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