Licensed Vocational Nurse

Company: University of California - Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Requisition Number: 32895

Job Title: VOCATIONAL NURSE

Working Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse

Salary: $25.95 - $34.25 hourly

Job Type: Limited

Department Name: 3807-GEFFEN ACADEMY AT UCLA

Department Website URL: https://www.geffenacademy.ucla.edu/

Job Summary Statement: Under the supervision of the Geffen Academy's Chief Administrative Officer, following the guidelines set up by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, the Licensed Vocational Nurse will participate in health maintenance and disease prevention in children and families in a school setting, assist Educators in health education, collaborate in planning and promoting the health-screening events, promote self-health care, disease prevention and family education, collaborate with educators and UCLA Researchers with an interest in health-related issues.

Percentage of Time: 100%

Shift Start: 8:00 am

Shift End: 4:00 pm

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

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QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED/PREFERRED

Demonstrated working knowledge of medication administration procedures
Required

CPR, AED and first aid certification from the American Red Cross or other
accredited institution. Required

Demonstrated working knowledge of environmental health and safety
standard/regulations in an educational setting to deliver health programs
according to national, state, and school-specific operations. Required

Demonstrated working knowledge of modern medical terminology,
equipment, techniques, and procedures. Required

Working knowledge of accepted methods and principles of personal hygiene
Required

Analytical skills to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective
course of action during routine and emergency situations Required

Knowledge of Public Health agencies and local health care resources to
gather information and provide health information to parents and school
community. Required

Ability to develop and evaluate procedures to assure accurate inventory
control and create and maintain inventory of office/medical materials and
equipment for the Health Office and classroom emergency supplies kits. Required

Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills to work and speak to
students of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
and establish good working relationships with faculty, staff, parents, and
children. Required

Ability to maintain confidentiality of health records and other students'
information. Required

Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and
procedures. Required

Demonstrated writing skills to produce concise, grammatically correct
correspondence and or reports for the School and State. Required

Listening skills to facilitate communication between teachers, parents, and
students to exchange information accurately in person and on the telephone Required

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite systems.
Required

Ability to work independently and follow through with minimum directions
and prioritize numerous job responsibilities when there are frequent
interruptions, changes in workload and assignments. Required

Ability to bend at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Required

Demonstrated ability to lift, carrying, pushing wheelchairs, and walking
around on campus with various levels of terrain and in the office. Required

Education and experience equivalent to two years college-level course work
in nursing, health education or related field and two years' experience in a
health office or related job. Required

Follow UCLA and Geffen Academy policies, procedures, Handbooks and other procedures.
Required

Must possess a State of California Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners license issued by the State of California Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.
Required



ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

Bargaining Unit: EX-Patient Care Technical

Application Deadline: 12-03-2020

External Posting Date:

Quicklink To Posting: hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central*quickFind=79565

Special Instructions:

Contact information:

Number of Positions: 1

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT DESIGNATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS PER UC POLICY

Conflict of Interest: N/A

Critical: Continued employment contingent upon completion of satisfactory background investigation.

Driving Record: N/A

E-Verify Check:

Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

More Information This position does not require E-Verify check.

CANRA:
Is this position designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA* Yes - Please have the employee sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Other Special Employment Requirements: TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon completion of satisfactory TB test.

POSITION IS SUBJECT TO PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY WIDE POLICE POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Please be advised that the final candidate recommended for hire into a critical (or otherwise designated) position will be required to successfully complete a background investigation. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

UCLA is a Tobacco-Free environment. For more information, please view the policy at Tobacco-Free Campus Policy https://ccle.ucla.edu/course/view/UCLA_tobacco_free_task_force

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