Sr. LVN, Float - Urology (Torrance)

Senior LVN, FloatWork Location: Torrance, CA, USAWork Schedule Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm, hours may varySalary Range: $38.54 - 50.84 HourlyEmployment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 30260Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior LVN, Float, you will provide nursing support and leadership in the Department of Urology. Major duties will include providing patient care in an outpatient setting, assisting with urologic procedures such as cystoscopies and bladder installations, starting I.V's, performing venipuncture, administering medications, managing patient flow, collecting data as appropriate and provide back-up for the clinic front desk, as needed. You will also spend a significant portion of time contributing to the development and implementation of a teaching plan related to self-care for the patient. In this role, you will also travel and work at other UCLA Urology clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage.Sr. LVN Salary range: $38.54 - $50.84 HourlyJob QualificationsRequired:CA LVN License with IV and Blood Withdrawal certificationPossession of BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red CrossAbility to work flexible hours and travel to other Urology clinics as assignedAbility to perform patient assessments and take appropriate actionSkill at setting up and maintaining sterile fieldsAbility to work as part of a team and establish cooperative working relationships with administrators, doctors, peers and public.Knowledge and experience in administering intramuscular and oral medication and monitoring I.V.Ability to assess inventory levelsKnowledge and understanding of medical diagnostic and therapeutic proceduresKnowledge of specific treatment protocols to be utilizedAbility to exhibit flexibility in adjusting to changing demands and requirements of the positionSkill at effectively communicating with patients, physicians, staff and the publicSkill at speaking to persons with various backgrounds to obtain information, explain procedures and interpret instructions.Ability to write concise and clear progress notesSkill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.Ability to meet and maintain one's professional needs.Ability to promote effective communication to faculty concerning a typical clinic events or patient activitiesExpertise in communicating with patients and their families with diplomacy and sensitivity.Preferred:Knowledge of urologic conditions and their treatmentsAbility to assist with cystoscopic examinationTreatment skills including catheterizations and bladder installationsExperience with varied computer hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheets and database programs and the UCLA Hospital Information SystemExpertise in speaking clearly and distinctly, in both Spanish and English, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar, to obtain and convey information to patients and individuals at various organizational levels, both in person and over the phone