Sr. LVN Supervisor - Oncology, Santa Barbara

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health in Santa Barbara seeks an LVN clinic supervisor to provide direct patient care and oversee clinical operations. You will ensure safe nursing care, participate in quality monitoring, and support staff education within a busy ambulatory setting.

Collaborating with the Ambulatory Nursing Team, you will manage supplies, optimize workflows, and lead a team to uphold high clinical standards and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Active LVN license issued by the CA Board of Vocational Nursing Examiners with IV therapy and blood withdrawal certification.
• CPR BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• 3+ years LVN experience required.
• Ability to take vital signs and administer medications.
• Ability to recognize abnormal lab values and report to physician.
• Knowledge of safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, direct patient nursing care in a clinic setting.
• Perform administrative duties including quality monitoring and staff education.
• Manage clinical supplies and support clinic workflows.
• Collaborate with Ambulatory Nursing Team to maintain clinical standards.
• Lead a team with effective communication and high-quality care.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

CPR/First Aid

Team leadership

Clinical documentation

Computer skills

Job description

Description

In this role, you will function as a clinic level supervisor, performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties related to clinical management of practice and patient care.You will provide a safe, efficient, quality direct patient nursing care in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. In addition, you will perform administrative duties including quality monitoring, clinical supply management, supporting established clinic workflows and staff education. Under the direct supervision of the designated clinical staff member, you will provide direct patient care for a diverse patient population, while maintaining high standards of care, and recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies. You will work in collaboration with the Ambulatory Nursing Team to ensure clinical standards are maintained.

Salary range: $38.65/hr - $80.70/hr

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.
• 3+ years LVN experience required
• 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.
• Performes 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.
• Ability to lead a team with effective communication, collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members, faculty, patients, nursing staff and others.
• Team building and leadership skills, preferably to include prior supervisory experience.

Preferred

• Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures.
• Supervisory experience.