Description
UCLA HEALTH
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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 pediatric patient population. You will work with clinic management, administration, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and other clinical staff 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 four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 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.
Pay Range: $36.34 – $47.94 hourly. Qualifications
Required:
- Possess active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.
- BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood withdrawal certified
- 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
- 6 months or more preferred