In this role you will be responsible for all nursing and clinical services, provides direct nursing care, clinical administration, patient flow coordination, supervision of clinic nursing staff, infusion therapy and documentation of care in the Westwood Immediate Care.Major functions include:
Triage of patients, patient assessment, patient evaluation for both adult and pediatric patient populations.
Coordination and assignment of tasks and duties.
Supervision of clinical staff ensuring all applicable policies and standards are maintained.
Planning for and adjusting staffing on a daily basis to maintain efficient and adequate operations.
Participation in annual performance evaluations.
Maintaining yearly staff competencies.
Providing necessary training for new and existing staff.
Manage Quality Assurance process.
Review and approve staff timesheets.
Preparation and administration of intravenous drugs and fluids, immunizations, patient education and psychosocial support.
Act as a resource to other licensed and unlicensed staff members.
Salary Range: $128,500 - $298,100/annually
Qualifications
Required
Current California RN License
Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Three years ER, Acute Care or Urgent Care and Pediatric Experience
Knowledge of the Adult and Pediatric patient population and practice operations
Knowledge of all aspects procedures and medication administration in an urgent care setting.
Ability to assume direct involvement and provide backup support during clinic emergencies and in patient related problem solving.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through for multiple patient treatments.
Phlebotomy and IV skills
Possession of current BCLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Skill in performing with frequent interruptions an/or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and respond and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to utilize appropriate interpersonal skills in all interactions.
Ability to accept direction and promptly follow through on other duties as assigned with minimal supervision
Experience and knowledge to accurately screen and triage acute patient
Knowledge and experience to recognize abnormal laboratory values and respond
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians, and administrators.
Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness, and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion.
Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting.
Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment.
Preferred
Knowledge and skill in Central line Catheter management and access
Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests and procedures
Working knowledge of the UCLA registration system, appointment scheduling system and order entry system.
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.