LVN, Per Diem - Medicine-Pediatrics & Immediate Care, Santa Monica

Description 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 RN's, LVN's and MA's and ancillary personnel in providing total patient care, maintaining 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.
Please note that the Medicine-Pediatrics Comprehensive and Immediate Care Clinic is open Monday-Sunday, from 8am-9pm during the week and 8am-5pm over the weekend. In this role, you will work rotating 8 and 12 hour shifts including weekends, holidays and evenings.
The schedule for this opening is Monday, 8:30am-9:30pm, Occasionally other weekdays including Weekends & Holidays to cover call-outs & PTO. Hours for Occasional Holidays & Weekends: 8:30a-5p
Salary: $39.40/hourly

Qualifications * 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.
* 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