Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. When you join UCLA Health as a nurse, you’ll deliver leading-edge care as you build an exceptional career with a health system that’s consistently ranked among the best in the country.
The Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse (Sr. LVN) provides clinical and administrative support to patients and a multidisciplinary team within the Connie Frank Kidney Transplant Center. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide patient care and support for pre- and post-kidney transplant patients and living donors.
- Support in-person and telehealth clinic visits, including patient intake and follow-up.
- Triage patient calls and respond to clinical questions and care needs.
- Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacies, insurance providers, referring offices, and other healthcare partners.
- Reconcile patient medications and medical histories and maintain accurate documentation.
- Obtain vital signs and perform central line blood draws and maintenance.
- Administer IV fluids and piggyback infusions as ordered.
- Process prior authorizations and Medi-Cal exemptions.
- Promote efficient patient flow and continuity of care across multiple specialties and care settings.
- Serve as a key point of contact for patients and families, providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Follow UCLA Health System principles and contribute to a high-quality patient experience through C-I-Care/Patient Experience practices.
Salary Range: $38.54-$50.84/hourly
Required:
- Possess license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Possession of BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Skill to Perform phlebotomy, CPR, Injections, and other skills within scope of practice
- 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
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, Windows computer function, computer navigation, and ability to use computerized patient care systems.
- Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments
- Interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers
Preferred:
- 6+ months of LVN experience
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