Sr. LVN - Torrance Skypark Specialty Care

Work Location:

Torrance, CA, USA

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Employment Type:

Indefinite

Salary Range: $36.34 - 47.94 Hourly

In this role, you will provide direct patient care for a diverse patient population. You will work with clinic management, administration, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students and other clinical staff to include LVNs, MAs and ancillary personnel in providing total patient care, maintain high standards of care and recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies. You will also coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by the department.

Required:

• Possess license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with IV therapy and blood withdrawal certification
• Possession of BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Performs phlebotomy, CPR, Injections, and other skills within scope of practice
• 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
• 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
• Interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers
• Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone

Preferred:

• Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures
• 6+ months of LVN experience

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.