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Responsibilities In this role, you will support the physician in the delivery of health care by performing a variety of medically related tasks. Clinical duties include recording vital signs, obtaining medical histories, assisting in procedures, administer medications, and high-level sterilization of surgical instrumentation. Greets patients and manages patient care flow. Prepares patients for provider by reviewing current medications and record in medical record. Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs. Assists provider in examination/procedure rooms as needed. Assists in follow-up scheduling needs. Answers patient calls in timely fashion. Prepares charts as needed. Handles all designated clinical care telephone interactions with provider input. Qualifications   Two year's of work experience as a LVN in an ambulatory setting. Prior experience in a surgery office highly desired. Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures. 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.  Possess active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners. Possession of active Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR certification/BCLS Possession of active Phlebotomy and IV Certification   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 GI/Endoscopy Registered Nurse 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. You will be 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.  The GI/Endoscopy RN will perform clinical nursing duties that includes but not limited to assisting physicians in performing procedures in endoscopy area, GI lab, 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.  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 3 Supervisor is responsible for the overall operations of the Endoscopy area/GI and for the organization, direction, coordination and evaluation of the nursing/other staff members involved in the daily operations in both facilities  Overall supervision of the staff and scheduling of patient procedures while adhering to all policies and procedures associated with the Endoscopy area/GI Lab.  Supports both center’s objectives and goals relative to patient care/procedures and assists with the personal development of the staff members in order to achieve those goals on an ongoing basis.  Performs clinical nursing duties when necessary that include but not limited to, assisting physicians in performing procedures in endoscopy area, GI lab, administering medications and, monitoring vital signs and medications, and provide health education, procedure instruction/information to patients and families while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.  Qualifications Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with BSN or MSN Must possess a current State of California Nursing license, BLS, and ACLS card 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. Demonstrates strong organizational and supervisory skills to facilitate an extremely busy and demanding clinic environment. Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure. Ability to supervise 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 lead person to patients, physicians, technicians and staff members. Demonstrates ability to create and maintain professional, cooperative and respectful working relationships with staff members, physicians, technicians, patients and all other UCLA staff. Skill in setting and recognizing priorities.  Ability to react and lead effectively in medical emergencies and in emergency evacuations. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. 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 work overtime when necessary and provide back up support in times of absences, vacations, etc. Ability to work independently, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate effectively in support of the GI Lab’s objectives and goals. Knowledgeable in pharmacology/drug interactions/side effects. PC proficiency in a Windows environment and Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail. Experienced in directing, teaching and supervising nursing/medical personnel. Ability to travel between various procedure units when necessary. Ability to assist physicians in performing procedures in the endoscopy area/GI Lab practicing medical and surgical asepsis at all times. 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. Preferred: Experience with patient electronic medical record. Knowledge in the use of EMR. GI experience – preferred (not required) Out-Patient ASC experience – preferred (not required) 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.