Sr. LVN - Allergy, Santa Monica

Responsibilities

In this position, you will act as a staff person in the ambulatory care setting; assisting in providing total patient care, maintaining high standards of care, and recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies.

Required:

• Possess active LVN license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
• Current and valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Possess IV therapy
  certification
• Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptoms and life threatening medical problems
• Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills
• Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office
  procedures
• Ability to use
  computerized patient care systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families,
  ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and
  compassionate manner
• Verbal skills to
  effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or
  on the telephone
• Skill to accurately perform a 12-lead EKG
• Ability to follow proper channels of policies &
  procedures, communication & work standards
• Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth
  work/patient flow
• Ability to schedule patient appointments and encounter
  patients using Epic (Care Connect) Electronic Medical System.
• Knowledge to schedule patient for referrals to
  specialists.
• Ability to be flexible in working both back and front
  office to facilitate smooth workflow
• Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with
  any procedures within ones scope of practice
• Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient
  sample testing for waived tests
• Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling
  biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments
• Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments
• Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency
• Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory
  attendance record
• Skill in maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere,
  practicing excellent customer service

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.