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Sr. LVN - Connie Frank Kidney Transplant Center
- UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA)
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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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Sr. LVN - Connie Frank Kidney Transplant Center
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