Senior LVN - Children's Heart Center
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job 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.
As the Senior LVN at the Children’s Heart Center, you will provide direct patient care under the Clinic Manager and Lead Physician's supervision. It is expected that you collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals including faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, LVNs, Medical Assistants and ancillary personnel to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care delivery. As the Senior LVN your responsibilities will encompass accurately recording vital signs, administering medications and injections, recognizing symptoms of common illnesses and acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers. Additionally, you'll coordinate tasks, prioritize protocols and maintain high standards of care to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
*Our ideal candidate has peds experience*
Salary: $36.34 to $47.94 Hourly
- Active California LVN license with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification - required
- BCLS, PALS and ACLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross – required
- At least 6 months of relevant clinical LVN experience – required
- Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures – preferred
- At least 1 year of Peds experience – strongly preferred
- Performs phlebotomy, CPR, Injections, and other skills within scope of practice
- Ability to take vital signs, administer medications and obtain drug refills as needed
- Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to the physician
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.