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UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization, a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements, and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.
Job Responsibility:
Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in the Urology clinic, LVN performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of patient care
Prioritizing and assisting in the patient triage processing, preparation and assistance with urology examinations, administering medications, collection and preparing laboratory tests, patient education and provide assistance with rooming and completing vital in-take of patient when needed
Pre-procedure data collection, assisting physicians and team during procedures, and assisting in post-procedure recovery area
Administers medications, and participates in patient and family education before and after procedure
Assist with sterile processing of instruments, as well as room turnover, all in compliance with UCSD MCPs
Requirements:
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) issued by the state of California
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date
A minimum of two (2) years of LVN experience
In-depth Urological Provider and Nurse Clinic Procedure experience within last 6 months
Must be adept at performing IC Treatments in fast paced, high volume clinic environment
Must demonstrate the ability to work with precision and patience while delivering high-quality, compassionate care across diverse patient populations
Demonstrated knowledge of universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics
Nice to have:
Bilingual: English/Spanish
ACLS and/or ART
Ambulatory Care experience
Experience with Urology nursing procedures such as catheter changes and bladder installations
Experience with sterile processing of instruments
Experience with urology procedures, including prostate biopsies and cystoscopies