SENIOR VOCATIONAL NURSE - YORBA LINDA MULTISPECIALTY - FT DAYS

Company: University Of California Irvine
Location: Yorba Linda
Posted on: August 25, 2024

Job Description:

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

The incumbent performs assigned nursing procedures, taking vital signs, collecting and processing specimens for analysis and assists physicians with examinations and treatments. Incumbent observes, records and reports the physical and mental condition of patients.

Essential Job Functions:

The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Coordinates with Medical Center personnel to effectively and timely implement the plan of care, including scheduling initial consultations, referrals, follow up appointments, ancillary services, etc. 20%
• Conducts effective patient/family teaching. Documents all patient education. 10%
• Collects, labels and sends to laboratory for analysis specimens such as sputum and urine. Appropriately communicates and documents lab results. 10%
• Assesses and documents the patient's physical and psychosocial condition initially and on an ongoing basis. Accurately evaluates and documents the patient/family response to care. Documents patient observations/care appropriately in the computer, on the flow sheets, or wherever appropriate. 20%
• Administers patient treatments or procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner, and in compliance with all policies, protocols, and regulations. Accurately takes and records vital signs including temperature, pulse, weight, respiratory rate and blood pressure, documenting appropriately. Administers medications in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner, and in compliance with all policies and regulations. 40% What It Takes to be Successful
  
  Total Compensation
  
  We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
  
  Required Qualifications:
  • Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
  • Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
  • Minimum 6 months experience working as an LVN in an acute care setting
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System Preferred Qualifications:
    • Understanding of JCAHO requirements
    • Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
    • Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese Licenses and Certifications:
      • LVN (Required)
      • BLS (Required) Conditions of Employment:
        
        The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
        • Background Check and Live Scan
        • Legal Right to Work in the United States
        • Vaccination Policies
        • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
        • Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
          • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
          • E-Verify
          • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
            Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
            
            Closing Statement:
            
            The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
            
            We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
            
            UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
            
            Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
            
            Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

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