Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Administrative Nurse III, the Senior LVN Supervisor provides nursing support and leadership in the Department of Urology clinic(s).
Major duties include: Develop work assignment and work coverage plans, facilitate patient flow, coordinate day to day physician clinic and supervise floor schedule; assist with maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment (including identifying equipment requiring service or repair), provide patient care in an outpatient setting, assist with urologic procedures such as cystoscopies and bladder installations, start I.V.s, perform venipuncture, administer medications and manage patient flow.
The incumbent spends a significant portion of time training staff and contributing to the development and implementation of nursing educational programs for the clinic staff.
Supervisory responsibilities include work assignment, managing time off requests and work coverage, coordinating training, work review, and assisting with identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and customer service, as well as assisting with development and implementation of action plans for improvement.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
CA LVN License
Current and valid CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross with ability to administer CPR
Possess IV therapy certification
Minimum of 2 years of LVN experience
Demonstrated ability to perform patient assessments and take appropriate action
Ability to assist with cystoscopy examination.
Demonstrated treatment skills including catheterizations and bladder installations.
Skill in working independently and following through assignments with minimal direction and in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of staff assignments
Ability to work with patients, physicians and nursing staff in a diplomatic and professional manner in order to maximize clinic operations
Experience with varied computer hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheets and database programs
Ability to exhibit flexibility in adjusting to changing demands and requirements of the position, work a flexible schedule and travel as needed
Highly desired:
Supervisory experience
Experience using the EPIC electronic health record system
Bilingual in Spanish
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.