Description
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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.
The Senior
LVN will assist with consults and procedures within their scope of practice,
including setting up sterile fields and supporting imaging modalities. They
will monitor vital signs such as EKG, pulse oximetry and respiratory rate,
promptly recognizing abnormalities and communicating findings to the healthcare
team. Additionally, as the Senior LVN you will assist patients with activity,
mobility and coordinate communication between staff members. The role requires
strong clinical skills, the ability to interpret EKG readings, and effective
teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Overall, the Senior LVN plays a crucial
role in ensuring efficient patient flow and delivering high-quality care within
the clinic. You will be required to rotate between Manhattan Beach and Palos
Verdes Imaging Centers as well as other Imaging Centers staffed by UCLA Health.
Salary: $36.34
to $47.94 Hourly
Qualifications
- Active
California LVN license with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal
certification – required - BCLS from American Heart Association
or American Red Cross – required - 6 months of LVN experience – required
- At least 2 years of relevant clinical
LVN experience – strongly preferred - Phlebotomy Certificate – required
- Ability to interpret EKG basic
arrhythmias, the components of the EKG waveform including PR interval and ST
segment. - Ability to skillfully administer oral,
IM and subcutaneous medications - Knowledge and ability to set up and
assist physician with any procedures within ones scope of practice - Skill to accurately perform a 12-lead
EKG