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Responsibilities Responsible for the all-around healthcare needs of patients who are under the care management of the faculty members on an as needed basis. Acts as liaison between the MDs, the patients (including the family and staff members), schedulers, clinic staff and UCLA and non-UCLA physicians involved with the patients' healthcare. Provides up-to-date patient status reporting to the physicians and nurse supervisor by presenting laboratory or procedural results either in written or verbal form as well as conveying information from patients. Under minimal supervision, function primarily as a scrub and/or circulating nurse within the surgery center. Administrative and teaching responsibilities to be performed as necessary, including inventory, instrument set-ups and chart reviews. Implement appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis, relevant to an operating room. Function as a member of a team. Inherent duties include, but are not limited to, the proper care of instrumentation and equipment, utilization of all safety measures and the accurate completion of all documentation. Performs clinical nursing duties that includes but not limited to assisting physicians in performing procedures/surgeries in the operating room, administering medications and, monitoring vital signs and provide health education, procedure/surgery instruction/information to patients and families. Qualifications Required: Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with BSN or MSN required CA RN License American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association Advanced Care Life Support Greater than 6 months nursing experience Maintains competencies to function in the RN role within specific area. (Ex. OR circulator/scrub, identification, counting and care of instrumentation and sponges, skin prep of surgical site, positioning). Assesses, anticipates and implements appropriate care throughout the surgical process. Maintains competencies in conscious sedation administration and monitoring of sedated patient, including airway protection, assessment and support of sedated patients Protect sedated and anesthetized patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical equipment, pressure points, and by minimizing patient exposure to respect privacy and maintain body temperature Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, yet function as a team Ability to interpret, adapt and apply professional nursing theory principles and standards to assigned area Ability to complete a Nursing physical assessment Skill in developing a plan of care including setting goals, monitoring and documenting progress Ability to implement interventions that are pertinent to goals established in the plan of care Ability to evaluate the effective of interventions toward the attainment of established goals and to recognize the need to reassess or reset goal parameters Ability to delegate tasks in a management style that is consistent with promoting leadership and teamwork Knowledge base to provide education to patients, families, and other staff regarding clinical and patient care issues UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Responsibilities The Clinical Nurse 2 - Medical Procedures RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the nursing process and other input from healthcare team members. Responsible for the all-around healthcare needs of patients who are under the care management of the faculty members on an as needed basis. Acts as liaison between the MDs, the patients (including the family and staff members), schedulers, clinic staff and UCLA and non-UCLA physicians involved with the patients' healthcare. Provides up-to-date patient status reporting to the physicians and nurse supervisor by presenting laboratory or procedural results either in written or verbal form as well as conveying information from patients. Performs clinical nursing duties that includes but not limited to assisting physicians in performing procedures in endoscopy area/GI lab and/or Pain Management procedure area, administering medications and, monitoring vital signs and medications, and provide health education, procedure instruction/information to patients and families Qualifications Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with BSN or MSN California Registered Nursing License. BLS required. 2 years or greater of experience in procedural area. GI experience preferred. Skill in reading and interpreting comprehensive medical procedures and making them easily understood by patients and families with appropriate vocabulary. Skill in working independently to complete multiple complex tasks with rapid changes in priorities. Demonstrated strong organizational skills to facilitate an extremely busy and demanding office environment. Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with tact and sensitivity at all levels. Ability to deal effectively with patients, physicians, technicians, and other staff members. Ability to serve as a key response person to patients, physicians, technicians and staff members. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain cooperative and respectful working relationships with staff members, physicians, technicians, patients and all other UCLA staff. Skill in assessing and meeting patients’ various emotional and physical needs in a timely manner. Skill in setting and recognizing priorities; ability to react and perform effectively in medical emergencies. Skills in listening and obtaining knowledge to provide accurate reporting to the physicians. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with large variety of individuals, including staff members, physicians and patients. Willingness to provide individualized services to patients. Ability to arrange for referrals and consultations on short notice. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet function as a team. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Ability to work overtime when necessary and provide back up support in times of absences, vacations, etc. Proficiency in a Windows environment and Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail Knowledge in the use of EMR. Ability to travel between the endoscopy area/GI labs when necessary. Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of care specific to endoscopy area/GI Laboratory, including conscious sedation. Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and ability to identify dysrhythmias. Demonstrate an ability to assist physicians in performing procedures in the endoscopy area/GI Laboratory practicing medical and surgical asepsis at all times. Self-motivated with providing the best patient healthcare and patient privacy as the main priorities. Knowledgeable in pharmacology/drug interactions/side effects. Ability to complete a Nursing physical assessment. Skill in developing a plan of care including setting goals, monitoring and documenting progress. Ability to implement interventions that are pertinent to goals established in the plan of care. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Responsibilities Play a vital role within a world-class health organization. Advance our compassionate, award-winning care. Take your career to the next level. UCan do all this and more at UCLA Health. Under the supervision of a designated clinical staff member, act as a Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse in the ambulatory care setting; assisting in providing total patient care, maintaining high standards of care, and recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies. UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, UCan at UCLA Health. Qualifications Required: CA LVN License Current and valid CPR certification with ability to administer CPR. Possess IV therapy certification. Recent experience working in an Urgent Care setting Minimum of 3 years of experience working with pediatric patients. Ability to travel to Westwood/LAX locations for mandatory 2 or 4-week training upon hire. Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptoms and life threatening medical problems. Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications. Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills. Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology. Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner. Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone. Skill to accurately perform a 12-lead EKG. Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards. Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow. Knowledge to schedule patient for referrals to specialists. Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow. Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with any procedures within ones scope of practice. Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests. Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling bio hazardous specimens or contaminated instruments. Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments. Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency. Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record. Skill in maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere, practicing excellent customer service. Preferred: Ability to schedule patient appointments and encounter patients using EPIC (Care Connect)- University’s Electronic Medical System. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.