Description In this role, you will provide direct patient care for a diverse population. You will work with clinic management, administration, faculty physicians, fellows, resident, medical students and other clinical staff to include LVNs and ancillary personnel 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.
Salary Range: $34.61 - $45.66/hourly
Qualifications Required:
- Possess license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with IV therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Possession of BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- 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 symptomatoloy 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
U CAN HELP DEFINE NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Nursing, there s no limit to what U CAN do in your nursing career. Because our nurses are essential in the delivery of the world-class care UCLA Health is known for, we provide them with every resource and opportunity to achieve their fullest professional and personal potential. Through our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art clinical technology, shared governance, recognition programs and more, we re inspiring, empowering and supporting our nurses to go further in their practice. It s no wonder we ve been able to achieve Magnet status multiple times in multiple locations.
When you re ready to elevate your nursing career, we have ongoing openings at locations throughout our system, including:
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
- Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
- UCLA Mattel Children s Hospital
- Over 160 UCLA ambulatory clinics, specialty practices and urgent care centers
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