Sr. LVN - Primary Care, Beverly Hills Wilshire
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Beverly Hills, 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 a Sr. LVN you will provide direct patient care for a diverse patient population. You will work with clinic management, administration, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and other clinical staff to include MAs and ancillary personnel in providing total patient care, maintaining high standards of care and recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies. You will also coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by the department.
Required:
- Active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Possession of BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- 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
- Knowledge of symptomatology of common and or life threatening medical problems
- 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
- Interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers
- Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone
Preferred:
- Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures
- 6+ months of LVN experience
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be able to reimagine your career as you transform each life you touch. Our nursing culture is built on a strong foundation that includes:
● Evidence-Based Practice and Research Development
● Inclusive and engaging workplace
● Highly collaborative clinical teams
● Cutting-edge surgical services
● Multiple support services to streamline your work
In addition, our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go even further in your nursing practice. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations. If you’re ready to advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of five award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these nursing specialties:
● Critical Care
● Med/Surg
● Perinatal
● Pediatric
● Perioperative
● Emergency Medicine
● Neuropsychiatric
● Ambulatory/Transplant
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ll be living the dream thanks to all the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations.