LVN Supervisor - Primary & Specialty Care, Santa Barbara

UCLA Health • Santa Barbara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

There’s nothing more exciting and rewarding than being able to make a significant, positive difference in someone’s life. At UCLA Health, you’ll experience this joy every day while also enjoying the positive, supportive, and collaborative environment that makes ours one of the most loved workplaces. Join us and find out for yourself. As the LVN Supervisor you will function as a clinic level supervisor, performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties related to clinical management of practice and patient care. Major duties of this role include: Providing safe, efficient, quality direct patient nursing care in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. Performing administrative duties including quality monitoring, clinical supply management, supporting established clinic workflows and staff education. Providing direct patient care for a diverse patient population, while maintaining high standards of care, and recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies. Working in collaboration with the Ambulatory Nursing Team to ensure clinical standards are maintained. At UCLA Health, passionate clinicians in a wide range of disciplines have enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with five award-winning hospitals and more than 300 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures
• Supervisory experience
• Team building and leadership skills, preferably to include prior supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, efficient, quality direct patient nursing care in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• Performing administrative duties including quality monitoring, clinical supply management, supporting established clinic workflows and staff education.
• Providing direct patient care for a diverse patient population, while maintaining high standards of care, and recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies.
• Working in collaboration with the Ambulatory Nursing Team to ensure clinical standards are maintained.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed