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UCLA Health is seeking a Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for its Internal Medicine department in Santa Monica, CA. The role involves providing direct patient care, coordinating with clinical staff, and maintaining high standards of care.
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Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the designated clinical staff member, provides direct patient care for diverse patient population.
Works with clinical management, administration, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and other clinical staff to include LVN’s and MA’s and ancillary personnel in providing total patient care, maintaining high standards of care, and recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies.
Coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by the department and/or Administration.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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UCLA Health is seeking a Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for its Internal Medicine department in Santa Monica, CA. The role involves providing direct patient care, coordinating with clinical staff, and maintaining high standards of care.
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Salary
$36.34 - 47.94 Hourly
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
direct patient care
recognizing normal and abnormal signs
prioritize tasks and protocols
Nice-to-have
cooperative working environment
computerized patient care systems
Key Requirements
active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification
active CPR BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
ability to take vital signs, administer medications and obtain drug refills
ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values
knowledge of symptomatology of common and or life threatening medical problems
interpersonal skills
performs phlebotomy, CPR, Injections
proficiency in computer skills
knowledge of all safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens
verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information