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| Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse VOC NURSE PD (008918) UCPath Position ID: MI-DPT521500-JC008918-PD168958 | | |
Position Description History/Status | For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number: | 1108893 | Approved Date: | 6/25/2025 6:04:16 PM | Date Last Edited: | 6/25/2025 6:04:13 PM | Last Action Effective Date: | 9/4/2022 | Organization Details | Business Unit (Location): | LACMP | Organization Code: | 7000O | Organization: | VC STUDENT AFFAIRS | Division Code: | 7800D | Division: | STUDENT HEALTH | Department: | 521500 - ARTHUR ASHE STU HEALTH & WELLNESS CNTR | Position Details | UCPath Position Number: | MI-DPT521500-JC008918-PD168958 | Position Description ID | 168958 | UC Payroll Title: | VOC NURSE PD (008918) | Personnel Program | Professional and Support Staff (PSS) | Salary Grade: | STEPS | Job Code FLSA: | Non-Exempt | Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit): | EX: Patient Care Technical | Employee Relations Code: | E: All Others - Not Confidential | Employee Class (Appt Type): | 6 - Staff: Per Diem | Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) | 0.4 | SUPERVISION | UCPath Reports to Position Number: | 40047379 | Reports to Payroll Title: | CLIN OPS SHS SUPV 2 | UCPath Department Head Position Number: | 40036657 | Department Head Payroll Title: | HC ADM SHS MGR 3 | | | |
Level of Supervision Received | SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines. |
POSITION SUMMARY | The Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse at the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center provides on-demand patient care and clinician support on an as-needed basis. Under supervision and following written standing orders or clinician instructions, they perform vital signs assessments, injections, wound care, patient education, rooming, specimen collection, and EHR documentation in both primary care and specialty clinics. They adhere to departmental guidelines, university policies, and community standards of practice, reporting to the LVN Supervisor and/or the Practice Manager at the start and end of each shift and participating in debriefings to relay patient concerns, unfinished tasks, and supply needs. Licensed in California, they must demonstrate competence in basic vocational-nursing procedures, exercise autonomy within their scope while promptly escalating complex issues. The Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse will meet with the LVN Supervisor periodically to assess performance. | | | |
Department Summary | The mission of The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (The Ashe Center) is to support UCLA students in the successful attainment of their educational goals through the personalized delivery of accessible, high-quality health and wellness services, rendered with kindness and competence, by diligent, dedicated professionals. Our comprehensive services include Primary Care, Gynecology Services, Immunizations, Travel Medicine, Physical Therapy, Specialty Clinics, Radiology & Laboratory, and Acupuncture – all under one roof! We are also pleased to offer additional services in the Ackerman Student Union: a full-service optometry center, U See LA Optometry, and the Bruin Health Pharmacy. UCLA's student health center and its suite of services consistently rank as best in the nation. Most recently, the wellness fintech brand Ness awarded UCLA and The Ashe Center as the healthiest college in the state of California. |
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions | Function | Responsibilities | % Time | Support Nurses, Medical Assistants, Clinicians, and Staff | Under supervision, assist in case management and panel maintenance during assigned shifts, contributing to clinic operations through accurate, timely completion of delegated tasks. Maintain, promote, and model a collaborative approach to patient care by responding to patient and provider inquiries in the electronic medical record, participating in team huddles and conferences, and helping add patients to tracking registries for ongoing disease management. Stay aware of specific and overall clinic operations; answer phone calls to clinical areas with clear communication, routing or escalating issues as directed. Help monitor daily activities by following task assignments, flagging clinician or patient needs, and demonstrating cooperative support to meet Ashe Center requirements. | 30% | Exam Room & Nursing Station Support | Under supervision, assist with the preparation of exam and consult rooms for procedures—such as incision and drainage, laceration repair, skin biopsies, gynecology services, delayed menses evaluations, LARC insertions, and diagnostic testing—during scheduled shifts and under the direction of supervising staff. Review supplies for expiration, disposing of outdated items per policy, and support instrument sterilization following established procedures. After each patient visit, help clean rooms according to infection-control protocols (including safe sharps disposal) and carry out aseptic techniques as instructed. Monitor room stock levels against par standards and notify the LVN Supervisor or charge nurse when replenishment is needed to ensure continuity of care. | 25% | Office Visit Support | Assist clinicians during scheduled shifts with examinations and treatments across Specialty Clinics (Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Allergy, ENT, Dermatology, OBGYN, etc) as directed. Anticipate clinician needs by reviewing patient charts in advance and prepare necessary instruments or supplies. Under clinician direction, provide patient education handouts or guide students to electronic resources, and reinforce self-care instructions, referrals, and device usage. Accurately document all activities and any notable patient responses (e.g., device refusals) in the electronic medical record, notifying the clinician as needed. Support procedures by helping administer birth control devices (IUDs, LARC, injections) and apply or fit orthopedic devices. Clean and restock the workspace per protocol. | 10% | Clinic Duties (Standing Orders) | Observes and reports the physical and mental condition of patients to the appropriate Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician. Immediately notifies a clinician of any urgent or emergency situations. Performs tuberculosis skin testing, reading, and documentation as instructed and according to written standing orders. Assists in ordering chest X-rays or blood work for patients with positive skin tests as directed by a clinician. Administers immunizations under patient-specific or written standing orders and supervision. Notifies the clinician of any abnormal test results requiring further evaluation. Provides administrative support in maintaining logs and tracking devices (e.g., for biopsies, reportable diseases) as assigned. | 10% | Orders and Other Clinic Support | Assists in communication between patients, families, and providers. Responds to patient physical and emotional needs. Assists in daily operations of the Allergy/Immunization Clinic by performing assigned tasks. Helps monitor and restock supplies, maintains refrigerator and freezer temperature logs, and complies with state and federal immunization mandates as directed. Performs prick testing for allergies according to clinician orders. Assists in the preparation and management of intravenous fluids as instructed by a clinician. Supports decontamination and high-level disinfection procedures while following infection control guidelines. Administers aerosolized bronchodilator medication as instructed. Collects and labels specimens (including phlebotomy) and ensures their proper transportation | 10% | Patients Assistance and Record Keeping | Documents procedures accurately in the electronic medical record as instructed. Records the chief complaint and gathers necessary information for the clinical visit as directed. Measures and records vital signs (weight, height, vision, temperature, blood pressure, etc.) accurately in patient charts. Reports any abnormalities in vital signs to the clinician. Assists patients with exam preparation, including providing basic instructions on dress and positioning. Contacts students as directed by clinicians to obtain or relay care information, following state and federal guidelines. Provides basic patient support and guidance in accessing Ashe Center services, including eligibility verification, fee information, appointment scheduling, and referrals to other Ashe or external services as direct | 5% | Administers Medications and Performs Procedures and Tests | Administers oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications as directed by a clinician, following the proper Rights of Administration and documenting medications in the patient’s medical record. Correctly identifies patients using at least two patient identifiers. Performs procedures and tests such as point-of-care testing (e.g., dipsticks, rapid strep, COVID-19, influenza, pregnancy, glucose) as directed. Supports clinicians in conducting electrocardiograms (EKG), ear irrigation, basic first aid, injections, hot and cold applications, wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, pulmonary function testing, audiogram screening, spirometry, peak flow measurements, and oxygen administration as directed. | 5% | Quality Improvement and Patient, Peer, and Community Relations | Builds positive patient relationships while adhering to the Ashe Center’s statement of patient rights and responsibilities. Uses computer systems, including the electronic medical record and email. Communicates verbally and in writing to document compliance with policies and procedures. Assists with medical assistant functions as instructed. Adheres to current organizational Performance Improvement priorities. Participates in quality studies through data collection as assigned. Provides feedback to improve structure, systems, or outcomes within the scope of practice. Assists in training new staff on clinic tasks as directed. Supports staff/student education efforts. Assists with outreach programs, immunization clinics, orientations, health fairs, and other student gatherings as assigned. | 5% | | | | | |
Other Requirements - Applies to all Positions | • | Performs other duties as assigned. | • | Complies with all policies and standards. | • | Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community. | • | This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization. | | | |
Educational Requirements | Education Level | Education Details | Required/ Preferred | And/Or | High School Diploma | or equivalent | Required | | | | | | | | |
Experience Requirements | Experience | Experience Details | Required/ Preferred | And/Or | 1 year | Experience working in relevant clinical setting | Required | And | 2 years | Experience working in relevant clinical setting | Preferred | | | | | | | | |
Licenses, Certifications and Professional Affiliations | Vocational Nurse License | Upon Hire | Required | And | Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified | Upon Hire | Required | And | BLS Certification | Upon Hire | Required | | | | | | | | |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | KSAs | Required/ Preferred | Ability to assist with basic clinical procedures in Specialty Clinics. | Required | Effective written and oral communication. | Required | Ability to effectively communicate and provide health care information to a diverse student population. | Required | Ability to utilize current technology to provide up-to-date medical care, charting, and communication with students and staff. | Required | Ability to effectively use a PC and knowledge of software such as MS Office, Word, and Outlook. | Required | Ability to review laboratory tests and x-ray reports based on accepted "normals" as prescribed by standards established by MD/NP consultants. | Required | Ability in communication theory and application, including interviewing. | Required | Ability to interact diplomatically to establish rapport and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, administrators and personnel in other departments. | Required | Ability to complete tasks as instructed and set priorities. | Required | Working knowledge in basic nursing, medical and surgical procedures using aseptic technique. | Required | Working knowledge of UC and Ashe Center policies and procedures. | Preferred | | | |
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT |
Reporting and Background Check Requirements | Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. | Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. | Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. | Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination. | TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test. | CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse". |
LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS | Environment and Work Location Information | Environment Type: | Clinical Setting | Location Setting: | Campus | Location: | The Ashe Center | | | |
Physical Requirements | The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. | Physical Requirements | Never 0 Hours | Occasional Up to 3 Hours | Frequent 3 to 6 Hours | Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours | Is Essential | Standing/Walking | | | | X | X | Sitting | | X | | | | Bending/Stooping | | | X | | X | Squatting/Kneeling | | X | | | | Climbing | X | | | | | Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs | | | X | | X | Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs | | X | | | X | Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs | | X | | | X | Physical requirements other | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Environmental Requirements | The environmental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. | Exposures | Never 0 Hours | Occasional Up to 3 Hours | Frequent 3 to 6 Hours | Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours | Is Essential | Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes | | X | | | | Loud noise levels | | X | | | | Marked changes in humidity or temperature | | X | | | | Microwave/Radiation | | X | | | | Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment | | X | | | | Exposures other | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mental Requirements | The mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. | Exposures | Never 0 Hours | Occasional Up to 3 Hours | Frequent 3 to 6 Hours | Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours | Is Essential | Sustained attention and concentration | | | | X | X | Complex problem solving/reasoning | | | | X | X | Ability to organize & prioritize | | | X | | X | Communication skills | | | | X | X | Numerical skills | | | X | | X | Mental demands other | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk | The exposure described here is what can be expected of an employee in performing the essential functions of this position. | X | Classification 1: Position in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, potential spills, and splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every employee in this position. | | | |
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