Job ID: 21019
Description In this position, you will be responsible for all nursing and clinical services in the Ambulatory & Community Practice supporting: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Neurology and Dermatology . 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:
- Possess active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification.
- Possession of active CPR BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- 3+ years LVN experience required
- 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.
- Ability to lead a team with effective communication, collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members, faculty, patients, nursing staff and others.
- 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
- Supervisory experience
A PASSION FOR ADVANCING NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you ll be inspired and empowered to reach your fullest potential in your nursing career. Through close collaboration with other outstanding clinicians in our inclusive and engaging working environment, you can play a critical role in the delivery of our world-class care. Our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go further in your nursing practice than you thought possible. It s no wonder we ve achieved Magnet status multiple times in multiple locations.
If you re ready to live out your passion and advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our award-winning system, including:
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
UCLA Mattel Children s Hospital
More than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.