Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse - Santa Monica, Family Medicine
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Santa Monica, CA, USA
Job Description
Become a key part of our Santa Monica Family Health Center! As a Sr. LVN, you will provide direct patient care for a diverse patient population in our primary care and multi-specialty outpatient clinic. You will work closely with physicians, medical students, advanced practice nurse students, residents, and fellows to ensure we are providing the best care to our patients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Administer medication and vaccines
- Take vitals, obtain medical history, and complete tests
- Perform EKGs, blood draws, and IV injections
- Complete infection prevention duties
- Lead teams of MAs, students, and trainees
- Provide patients with education and appropriate referrals information to coordinate care
- Respond to in-basket messages
Required:
- Current LVN license issued by the State of California Board of Vocational Nursing Examiners with blood withdrawal and IV certification.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Ability to accurately perform and document vital signs and anthropometric measures.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy, CPR, injections and other skills within scope of practice.
- Competency in administering medications.
- Ability to recognize abnormal vital signs.
- Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and immediately report to the ordering providing and attending physician.
- Knowledge of symptomatology of common and or life threatening medical problems.
- Embrace a humble and respectful attitude toward others' cultures and perspectives to fostering a supportive workplace and clinical environment.
- Actively engage in promoting greater inclusion.
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills and ability to use computerized patient care systems.
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
- At least six months of LVN experience.
A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
● Pharmacy
● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
● Respiratory Therapy
● Social Work
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.