LVN Supervisor - Primary & Specialty Care, Westlake Village at UCLA Health

Description

In this position, you will be responsible for all nursing and clinical services in the Ambulatory & Community Practice. Your duties include, but are not limited to:

+ Direct nursing care, clinic administration, patient flow coordination and supervision of clinic nursing staff

+ Interaction with faculty, residents, patients, and staff to maximize patient care and ensure patient safety

+ Coordination and assignment of tasks and duties of all nursing and supplemental staff based on established protocols, policies and procedures

+ Supervision of staff; conducting the evaluation process, maintaining yearly staff competencies, providing all necessary training for new and existing staff and reviewing staff timesheets for accuracy based on the daily schedule

+ Ensuring that all applicable policies and standards are maintained at all times

+ Planning for and adjusting staffing on a daily basis to maintain efficient and adequate operations

+ Maintenance and upkeep of the practice

+ Managing the Quality Assurance process

Salary Range: $34.24 - $74.19/hourly

Qualifications

Required:

+ Possess active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification.

+ Possession of active CPR BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

+ 3+ years LVN experience required

+ 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

+ Performs phlebotomy, CPR, Injections, and other skills within scope of practice.

+ 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.

+ Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone.

+ Ability to lead a team with effective communication, collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards.

+ Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members, faculty, patients, nursing staff and others.

+ Team building and leadership skills, preferably to include prior supervisory experience

Preferred:

+ Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures

+ Supervisory experience

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