Sr. LVN (Temporary) - Pediatrics, Westwood & Santa Monica
UCLA
Application
Details
Posted: 02-Oct-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 143081370
Description
This is a temporary full-time position scheduled to end 5-6 months after hire date.
Join our passionate Pediatrics team! In this dynamic role, you will deliver world-class primary and specialty care to children of all ages at the Westwood Children's Health Center and Santa Monica Pediatrics Specialty Care clinics. 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
Assist in performing pediatric procedures
Maintain clean and well-stocked patient rooms
Support the Allergy providers and patients with administering immunotherapy injections, performing skin prick testing, and other procedures.
Salary Range: $34.61-45.66 Hourly
This position will require travel to multiple UCLA Health locations, including Westwood and Santa Monica.
This is a temporary full-time position scheduled to end 5-6 months after hire date. May convert to Career.
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.
Active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nursing Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certification.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
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.
Interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers.
Ability to effectively elicit salient clinical information such as presenting complaints from patients and referring professional, and make appropriate assignments based on established guidelines.
Ability to accept direction from administration and act promptly.
Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and parents with health concerns using tact and discretion.
Skill in inventory control to maintain adequate supplies and equipment.
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.