Responsibilities
Under general supervision, you will provide age specific nursing care in the Multi-specialty Cardiology clinic.
Major functions are to collect health data, history information, medication reconciliation, take vital signs, start IVs, process medication prescriptions, administer medications and injections, prepare and assist procedures.
You will also assist with patient education on medication initiation and follow up.
You will also document patient information accurately and in accordance with departmental and institutional guidelines, maintain a good patient flow through the clinic, provide continuity of care to assigned clinic/s.
You will follow the principles set forth in the UCLA Health System and strive to provide the highest quality of C-I-Care/Patient Experience Practices.
Qualifications
Required:
CA LVN License, IV Certification and EKG
CPR card through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross and skill to perform CPR
Minimum 2 years experience in Ambulatory Care
Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuation workload and/or frequent interruption
Ability to respond and assist appropriately in emergency situations
Able to speak, understand, read and write English to convey information at all levels of understanding
Able to perform independently and interdependently
Able to maintain positive working relationship with all team members, patients, and families
Able to take blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and perform EKG
Able to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance and indifference
Able to maintain confidentiality
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
Interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers
Keyboard literacy skills to access and input data in computerized logging systems
Demonstrated ability to be punctual and maintain good attendance
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.