UC Title: VOC NURSE SR
Position Number: 40942945
Reports to: Quality Improvement HC Supv 2
Working Title: Senior Vocational Nurse
Cost Center: Pacific Imaging (427159)
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
FLSA: Nonexempt
Date Created: 3/03/2023
Job Code: 008916
Hours: 40
Shift: Not Applicable
FTE: 1
Position Summary:
The incumbent is primarily responsible for initiating venous access for the purpose of IV contrast administration during the performance of imaging procedures. Venous access includes the use of implanted ports as necessary. The incumbent will also assist with other nursing procedures, medication administration, taking vital signs, collecting and processing specimens for analysis, and assisting physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures. Incumbent will also provide Tech Assist support to MRI and CT defined as: ensuring patients scheduled for these studies are prepped and prepared, providing assistance to the technologists by navigating the patient from check in to procedure area to check out. Incumbent will be main contact for technologist regarding patients scheduled. Incumbent observes records and reports the physical and mental condition of patients. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies necessary for daily operations and prepares equipment for treatments and procedures.
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, 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 (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and
Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).
Salary Range:
Hourly Rate Minimum $31.08 Midpoint $34.87 Maximum $38.65
Required Qualifications:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
IV Certification
Port Access Certification (can be obtained within 3 months of hire)
Experience with pediatric patients, including ability to start IVs
ACLS Certification (can be obtained within 3 months of hire)
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Licenses and Certifications:
Basic Life Support(Required)
Licensed Vocational Nurse(Required)
Preferred Qualifications:
Current PALS certification
Experience working in an ambulatory surgical, plastics, or dermatology setting
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
Experienced in an Imaging environment
Understanding of JCAHO requirements
Experience in a hospital environment
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
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 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.
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.
