Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN)

Employer: University of California, Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles, CA

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Department Summary

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.
Position Summary

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.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
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
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Working at University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1919 and is the second oldest of the ten campuses affiliated with the University of California system. UCLA offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines and enrolls about 26,000 undergraduate and about 12,000 graduate students from the United States and around the world every year.

UCLA features the College of Letters and Science, seven general campus professional schools, and four professional schools for the health sciences. The UCLA College of Letters and Science has 34 academic departments and 900 faculty, and houses the majority of UCLA's 129 undergraduate majors as well as the students in the Graduate Division of Letters and Sciences. The UCLA College Honors Program is also housed in the College. The College of Letters and Science's programs are divided into five academic divisions: humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and the International Institute. UCLA also offers certificate programs, undergraduate degree-credit and continuing education credits for non-full-time students through its UCLA Extension education program.

The 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked UCLA as the 24th best university in the nation and 32nd best in the world. In the 2007 edition of U.S. News and World Report, UCLA Medical Center was ranked best in the West, as well as one of the top 3 hospitals in the United States alongside Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 15 of the 16 medical specialty areas examined, UCLA Medical Center ranked in the top 20.

The campus' location in Los Angeles makes excursions to local museums, theaters, or other entertainment venues relatively quick and easy.