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Description

Under general supervision, the incumbent delivers age-appropriate nursing care in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary outpatient clinic setting. This role plays a vital part in supporting patient care and clinic operations by ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate service aligned with UCLA Health's C-I-CARE and Patient Experience standards.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Collect comprehensive patient health data, including medical history and medication reconciliation

+ Measure and record vital signs, initiate IVs, and obtain venous blood samples

+ Prepare and assist with in-clinic procedures, including instrument processing and sterilization

+ Administer prescribed medications and injections accurately and safely

+ Process medication prescriptions and ensure proper documentation in patient records

+ Assist with patient education, including instructions on new medications, procedure preparation (e.g., endoscopy), and use of educational tools

+ Maintain smooth patient flow and support continuity of care within assigned clinic(s)

+ Ensure accurate documentation of all patient interactions in accordance with departmental and institutional policies

+ Respond effectively to changes in workload and remain composed during frequent interruptions or emergency situations

Salary Range: $34.61-$45.66/hourly

Qualifications

Required:

+ Possess license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification

+ BLS Card from ARC or AHA

+ Able to speak, understand, read and write English to convey information at all levels of understanding

+ Able to perform independently and interdependently

+ Able to maintain positive working relationship with all team members, patients, and families

+ Able to take blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and perform EKG

+ Able to perform tasks with frequent interruption

+ Able to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance and indifference

+ Able to maintain confidentiality

+ Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures

+ 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

+ Interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers

+ Skill to perform CPR

+ Keyboard literacy skills to access and input data in computerized logging systems

+ Demonstrated ability to be punctual and maintain good attendance

+ Skill and knowledge to submit quality work in a timely manner

Preferred:

+ Spanish Speaking Skills

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