Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pediatrics, Westwood & Santa Monica
UCLA
Application
Details
Posted: 27-Dec-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 145441062
Description
Join our passionate team at the Westwood Children’s Health Center and Santa Monica Pediatric Specialty Care clinics! In this dynamic role, you will deliver world-class outpatient primary and specialty care to children of all ages. You’ll be at the forefront of patient care, working in a team environment to ensure every patient receives exceptional service.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Record and monitor patient vitals and medical history
Conduct venipuncture and blood draws with precision
Perform EKGs
Administer tests and medications (including PO, IM, SQ, PR, Intradermal, Topical, Inhalants, Eye drops, and Ear drops)
Collect and manage patient specimens accurately
Maintain clean and well-stocked patient rooms
Administer immunotherapy injections, performing skin prick tests, and other procedures for allergy patients
This position is primarily based in Westwood, and is required to travel to Santa Monica as needed.
Salary Range: $34.61-45.66 Hourly
Qualifications
Required:
Expertise, skills and knowledge in working with pediatric patients.
At least 2 years of experience as an LVN in an ambulatory care or community setting.
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 travel; this position is required to travel to Westwood and Santa Monica.
Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures.
Excellent blood withdrawal and IV skills.
Ability to take vital signs, administer medications and obtain drug refills as needed.
Skill in administering oral, intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intravenous medication, as ordered by physician and record into patient’s chart.
Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to the physician.
Knowledge of symptomatology of common and or life threatening medical problems.
Ability to effectively elicit salient clinical information such as presenting complaints from patients and referring professional, and make appropriate assignments based on established guidelines.
Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and parents with health concerns using tact and discretion.
Preferred:
Knowledge and familiarity with the electronic health record (EPIC).
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.