Sr. LVN - Specialty Care, Encino

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

Job summary

University of California in Los Angeles is seeking a licensed vocational nurse to provide direct patient care across a diverse population. You will collaborate with clinic management, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students and staff to ensure safety and high-quality care, and to coordinate tasks per department protocols.

The role requires IV therapy and blood withdrawal certification, CPR BLS, and strong interpersonal and computer skills for electronic care systems; rotation

Qualifications

• Active license issued by the CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification.
• 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.
• Recognize abnormal lab values and report to physician.
• Knowledge of common and life-threatening medical problem symptomatology.
• Interpersonal skills to maintain cooperative environment with physicians and staff.
• Performs phlebotomy, CPR, injections within scope of practice.
• Proficiency in computer skills and computerized patient care systems.
• Knowledge of safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for a diverse patient population.
• Work with clinic management, administration, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and staff.
• Coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by department or administration.

Skills

LVN license

IV therapy

Blood withdrawal

CPR BLS

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Computer skills

Tools

Electronic health records

Windows OS

Job description

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 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. You will coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by the department and/or administration.

Salary Range: $38.54 - $50.84/hourly

Qualifications

• 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