Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. When you join UCLA Health as a nurse, you’ll deliver leading-edge care as you build an exceptional career with a health system that’s consistently ranked among the best in the country.
In this role, you will be a staff 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. The Licensed Vocational Nurse must be able to follow established University and Departmental work policies, procedures and guidelines.
This is a per diem position and may convert to career.
Salary: $39.40/hr
Required:
- Active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Possession of CPR certification/BCLS
- Knowledge of basic computer fundamentals
- Ability to speak clearly and distinctly using appropriate English vocabulary and grammar
- Ability to understand oral and written directives
- Ability to read and write Standard English text
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
- Demonstrates an understanding of medical terminology and abbreviations
- Ability to organize and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely manner
- Ability to travel to various Hem-Onc locations as assigned
- Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptoms and life threatening medical problems.
- Current and valid CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross with ability to administer CPR
- 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
- Ability to use computerized patient care systems
- 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 and procedures, communication and work standards.
- Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow
- Ability to schedule patient appointments and encounter patients using Epic/CareConnect
- Knowledge to schedule patient for referral 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 biohazardous 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
- Current and valid California State CPT certificate
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