Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
In this position, you will be responsible for all nursing and clinical services in the Ambulatory & Community Practice. Your duties include, but are not limited to:
- direct nursing care, clinic administration, patient flow coordination and supervision of clinic nursing staff
- interaction with faculty, residents, patients, and staff to maximize patient care and ensure patient safety
- coordination and assignment of tasks and duties of all nursing and supplemental staff based on established protocols, policies and procedures
- supervision of staff; conducting the evaluation process, maintaining yearly staff competencies, providing all necessary training for new and existing staff and reviewing staff timesheets for accuracy based on the daily schedule
- ensuring that all applicable policies and standards are maintained at all times
- planning for and adjusting staffing on a daily basis to maintain efficient and adequate operations
- maintenance and upkeep of the practice
- managing the Quality Assurance process
Salary Range: $36.49 – $76.05/Hourly Qualifications
Required:
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Possess active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification.
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Possession of active CPR BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
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3+ years LVN experience required.
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Ability to take vital signs, administer medications and obtain drug refills as needed.
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Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to the physician.
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Knowledge of symptomatology of common and or life threatening medical problems.
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Interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers.
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Performs phlebotomy, CPR, Injections, and other skills within scope of practice.
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Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, Windows computer function, computer navigation, and ability to use computerized patient care systems.
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Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.
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Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone.
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Ability to lead a team with effective communication, collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards.
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Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members, faculty, patients, nursing staff and others.
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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.
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Supervisory experience.
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Spanish speaking skills.