Sr. LVN- Plastic Surgery (Westwood)
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
Under the general supervision of the clinic manager, the Sr LVN provides total patient care to the patients of the Plastic Surgery Outpatient Consultation Suite. Major duties include: coordinating and providing patient care in an out-patient setting; assisting physicians with procedures such as minor surgeries; assisting in suturing, suture removal, and application or dressing changes; assisting in special procedures such as incision and drainage of infected areas; administering medications; assist in surgery, ability to scrub and set up sterile equipment for surgical procedures; knowledge of sterile technique, maintenance of surgical equipment and supplies; arranging follow-up care and ancillary tests; assisting with patient education; supervising medical assistant and managing patient flow.
Please reference qualifications section of attached JD for required licenses, certifications, knowledge, skills and abilities.
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.