Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN)

Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse

The mission of The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (The Ashe Center) is to support UCLA students in the successful attainment of their educational goals through the personalized delivery of accessible, high-quality health and wellness services, rendered with kindness and competence, by diligent, dedicated professionals. Our comprehensive services include Primary Care, Gynecology Services, Immunizations, Travel Medicine, Physical Therapy, Specialty Clinics, Radiology & Laboratory, and Acupuncture all under one roof! We are also pleased to offer additional services in the Ackerman Student Union: a full-service optometry center, U See LA Optometry, and the Bruin Health Pharmacy. UCLA's student health center and its suite of services consistently rank as best in the nation. Most recently, the wellness fintech brand Ness awarded UCLA and The Ashe Center as the healthiest college in the state of California.

Sr LVN will serve patients and assist clinicians of the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center. The Sr LVN will carry out nursing functions according to written standing orders or clinician orders. The Sr LVN will act in the role of a Clinic Assistant when needed for both the primary care and specialty clinics within the Ashe Center. These duties will be performed and prioritized following established departmental guidelines, University policies, and community standards of nursing practice. The Sr LVN will function independently with minimal supervision.

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Qualifications

• 2 years Experience working in relevant clinical setting (Required)
• Ability to assist with advanced procedures in Specialty Clinics. (Required)
• Skill in written and oral communication. (Required)
• Skill and ability to effectively communicate and provide health care information to a diverse student population. (Required)
• Skill and ability to utilize current technology to provide up-to-date medical care, charting, and communication with students and staff. (Required)
• Skill in using a PC and knowledge of software such as MS Office, Word, and Outlook. (Required)
• Ability to interpret laboratory tests and x-ray reports based on accepted "normals" as prescribed by standards established by MD/NP consultants. (Required)
• Working knowledge and skills in basic nursing, medical and surgical procedures using aseptic technique. (Required)
• Skill in communication theory and application, including interviewing. (Required)
• Skill in interacting diplomatically to establish rapport and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, administrators and personnel in other departments. (Required)
• Ability to work independently and set priorities. (Required)
• Working knowledge of Ashe Center and Policies and Procedures. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• High School or equivalent (Required)
• Vocational Nurse Upon Hire (Required) And
• Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified Upon Hire (Required) And
• BLS Certification Upon Hire (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Union/Policy Covered: EX-Patient Care Technical