(LVN) Sr. Resource Licensed Vocational Nurse
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011. Under direct supervision of the clinic manager and the general supervision of the clinic providers and licensed nursing staff, performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of clinic activity requiring specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within business and professions code of the State of California and/or TJC regulations. Duties include but are not limited to patient triage processing, preparation, and assistance with patient examinations, administering medications, drawing blood, collecting and preparing laboratory tests, and patient education. As needed, the LVN Resource assists with front office functions including patient scheduling, environmental care functions, equipment/supply management, and cleaning/disinfecting the clinic environment. Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - issued by the state of California. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Two or more years currently working as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Experience training other staff members on workflows and processes. Skills in accurately taking and recording vital signs, height and weight; administering medication including injections; interviewing patients; and collecting specimens. Knowledge of the normal range of values for vital signs, emergency procedures, and of basic lab and infection control procedures; standard items used to stock exam rooms. Proven ability to successfully manage clinic flow as well answer incoming calls or messages. Proven knowledge of the patient flow process in order to efficiently monitor appointments, patients and available physicians. Knowledge in medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics. Demonstrated knowledge of the patient flow process in order to efficiently monitor appointments, patients and available physicians. General knowledge of pharmaceuticals and able to process PARs. Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability. Excellent communication skills.