Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
Under general supervision, the incumbent delivers age-appropriate nursing care in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary outpatient clinic setting. This role plays a vital part in supporting patient care and clinic operations by ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate service aligned with UCLA Health’s C-I-CARE and Patient Experience standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Collect comprehensive patient health data, including medical history and medication reconciliation
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Measure and record vital signs, initiate IVs, and obtain venous blood samples
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Prepare and assist with in-clinic procedures, including instrument processing and sterilization
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Administer prescribed medications and injections accurately and safely
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Process medication prescriptions and ensure proper documentation in patient records
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Assist with patient education, including instructions on new medications, procedure preparation (e.g., endoscopy), and use of educational tools
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Maintain smooth patient flow and support continuity of care within assigned clinic(s)
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Ensure accurate documentation of all patient interactions in accordance with departmental and institutional policies
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Respond effectively to changes in workload and remain composed during frequent interruptions or emergency situations
Salary Range: $34.61-$45.66/hourly
Qualifications
Required:
- Possess license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- BLS Card from ARC or AHA
- Able to speak, understand, read and write English to convey information at all levels of understanding
- Able to perform independently and interdependently
- Able to maintain positive working relationship with all team members, patients, and families
- Able to take blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and perform EKG
- Able to perform tasks with frequent interruption
- Able to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance and indifference
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- 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
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to be punctual and maintain good attendance
- Skill and knowledge to submit quality work in a timely manner
Preferred:
- Spanish Speaking Skills