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Description

In this role you will provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy and documentation of care in the Immediate Care. Major functions include but are not limited to:

+ Triage of patient complaints, patient assessment, patient evaluation for both adult and pediatric patient populations.

+ Preparation and administration of intravenous drugs and fluids, immunizations, patient education and psychosocial support

+ Act as a resource to other licensed and unlicensed staff members

+ Assumes the charge nurse role during non-standard business hours including evenings, weekend and holiday hours

Salary: $96.74/hourly

*May convert to career*

Qualifications

Required:

+ Current and valid California RN license

+ 3+ years of ER, Acute Care or Urgent Care experience

+ BSN or MSN

+ Current BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

+ Current ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

+ Pediatric Experience

+ Knowledge of the Adult and Pediatric patient population and practice operations

+ Knowledge of all aspects procedures and medication administration in an urgent care setting.

+ Ability to assume direct involvement and provide backup support during clinic emergencies and in patient related problem solving

+ Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through for multiple patient treatments

+ Phlebotomy and IV skills

+ Skill in performing with frequent interruptions and/or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and respond and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

+ Ability to utilize appropriate interpersonal skills in all interactions

+ Ability to accept direction and promptly follow through on other duties as assigned with minimal supervision

+ Experience and knowledge to accurately screen and triage acute patient

+ Knowledge and experience to recognize abnormal laboratory values and respond

+ Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests and procedures.

+ Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians and administrators

+ Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion

+ Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting

+ Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment.

Preferred:

+ Possession of PICC line certification

+ Knowledge and skill in Central line Catheter management and access

+ Working knowledge of the UCLA registration system, appointment scheduling system and order entry system

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