LVN Senior- Bayfront Primary Care

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The LVN at UCSF Health provides nursing assessments and supports pediatric and adult primary care services. Responsibilities include medication administration, lab result review, and patient education, with a focus on applying Patient-Centered Medical Home standards and PRIDE values.

Location primarily at Bayfront, with flexibility to cover multiple UCSF Primary Care Clinic sites and maintain infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years LVN experience.
• Experience in an outpatient primary care setting.
• Current California LVN license and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and vaccines per physician orders.
• Review lab results and monitor patient status.
• Provide patient education and discharge instructions.
• Perform clinic-based procedures such as wound care and minor practice tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

California LVN license

CPR certification (AHA)

Venipuncture/blood draw certification

Tools

Epic experience

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The LVN utilizes the nursing process to assess and identify the individual needs of patients through observation of disease symptoms, emotional state, laboratory reports, cultural and socio-economic 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. In collaboration with the Medical Home health care providers, nurses, and medical assistants the LVN will also assume 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.

This individual will utilize their good customer service and communication skills daily via phone/electronic contact, mail correspondence, and personal contact with both internal and external customers. This employee 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 Sr Licensed Vocational Nurse will be primarily located at Bayfront, however, must have flexibility to cover multiple UCSF medical center Primary Care Clinic sites.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years LVN experience
• Experience in an outpatient primary care setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Epic experience
• Assisting in minor procedures in a clinic setting

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Must have blood withdraw/ venipuncture certification

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF 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. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

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.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html