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Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse - Primary Care (San Mateo)

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse - Primary Care (San Mateo)

Sep 12, 2024Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse - Primary Care (San Mateo)Primary Care ServicesFull Time80225BRJob SummaryUnder the supervision of the Administrative Nurse Manager, the Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse utilizes the nursing process to assess and identify the individual needs of patients through observation of disease symptoms, emotional state, laboratory reports, cultural and socioeconomic background and response to medical regimen and treatment. Additionally, they are required to learn and apply the Patient-Centered Medical Home Standards and Ten Building Blocks of Primary Care. They are responsible for providing nursing care to patients in the ambulatory setting. The Sr. LVN will work as an important member of the care team, working closely with the RN and the physicians to deliver all components of nursing care, individualized to meet the patient's physiological and psychosocial developmental level and needs. The Sr. LVN will be responsible for chart abstraction. The Sr. LVN consistently projects a professional and courteous demeanor, and shall comply with the Medical Center House and Telephone Standards.In addition, they will have clinical responsibility for administration of medications/vaccines, lab result review and monitoring, treatments and procedures pertinent to pediatric & adult primary care, such as ear irrigations, wound care and urethral catheterization, as well as patient education. The Sr. LVN must have flexibility to cover multiple UCSF medical center clinic sites.This individual will utilize their good customer service and communication skills on a daily basis via phone/electronic contact, mail correspondence, and personal contact with both internal and external customers. They will utilize computer skills in ApeX and other UCSF computerized programs. This individual supports the standards of the policies and procedures of the practice, and is responsible for maintaining current knowledge of pharmacology and competency in modes of administration, and complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and administrative and clinical practice. They are required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center, as well as demonstrating UCSF's PRIDE values and the AIDET fundamentals of communication in all patient care and stakeholder interactions.The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.The salary range for this position is $46.16 - $57.83 (Hourly Rate).Required QualificationsMinimum two (2) years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in an ambulatory settingKnowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position, including demonstrated excellent communication skills, problem-solving ability, and high comfort level with learning new technology/systemsBasic computer/keyboarding skillsPrior experience with electronic systems/recordsDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environmentTrained and licensed to perform phlebotomyPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with the principles of a Patient-Centered Medical Home environmentLicense/CertificationActive Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the State of CaliforniaActive American Heart Association CPR CertificationAbout UCSFAt UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.Pride ValuesUCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.OrganizationHealthJob Code and Payroll Title008916 VOC NURSE SRJob CategoryNursing - Ambulatory Services/Outpatient, Other NursingBargaining UnitAmerican Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

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