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LVN Senior - San Mateo Primary & Specialty Clinic

UCSF
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

San Mateo, CA, US

Salary

$51.4 - $64.4 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse at UCSF will assess and address individual patient needs under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse Manager.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in an ambulatory setting and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • The role involves providing personalized nursing care, administering medications, and maintaining accurate patient records while adhering to UCSF's standards.
  • Flexibility to cover multiple clinic sites and proficiency in electronic systems are essential for this position.
  • Salary is dependent on experience and internal equity, with specific details provided upon further inquiry.

JOB SUMMARY

Under 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 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. 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.

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Responsibilities

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DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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ofĀ time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

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Key Responsibilities

(TobeĀ completedĀ by Supervisor)

10%

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Assessment

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  1. Identifies the needs and responses of patients to medical regimen and treatmentĀ throughĀ observationĀ ofĀ symptoms,Ā emotionalĀ state,Ā andĀ cultural

    -socioeconomicĀ backgrounds..

  2. Recognizes and reports specific physical and emotional conditions/needs/concerns of the patient to appropriate members of the healthĀ careteam.Ā AlertsĀ aĀ providerĀ ofĀ unusualĀ observationsĀ ofĀ patientsĀ to facilitate immediate attention, e.g. chest pain, shortness of breath.

  3. LearnsĀ howĀ toĀ respondĀ inĀ aĀ codeĀ blueĀ scenarioĀ andĀ understandsĀ useĀ of emergency equipment.

  4. ReportsĀ emergencyĀ orĀ unsafeĀ patientĀ careĀ conditionsĀ onĀ theĀ Incident Reporting System and to the management team.

5%

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Planning

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  1. WorksĀ cooperativelyĀ andĀ participatesĀ withtheĀ healthĀ careteamlet to discuss patient’s alternatives to health care services and to develop short and long range goals to meet the patient’s needs.

  2. PlansĀ asĀ appropriateĀ forĀ theĀ needsofĀ patientĀ usingknowledgeĀ of physical and emotional processes as well as cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

  3. IdentifiesĀ appropriateĀ resourcesĀ (e.g.,Ā family,Ā significantĀ others, monetary, community organizations, online or written teaching tools) in planning for patient care.

40%

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Implementation/Evaluation

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  1. ProvidesĀ individualizedĀ nursingcareĀ whichĀ respondsĀ toĀ theĀ growth and developmental needs of patients and demonstrates an understanding of the range of treatment required by the patient.

  2. DemonstratesĀ abilityĀ toĀ provideĀ appropriateĀ careĀ basedĀ onĀ the needs of a specific individual, including that individual’s age. Check age-specific group(s):

XĀ Ā Ā  Neonatal(Birth – 1Ā year)

XĀ Ā Ā  Pediatric(1 – 12Ā years)

XĀ Ā Ā  AdolescentĀ (13 – 18 years)

XĀ Ā Ā  AdultĀ (19 – 64Ā years)

XĀ Ā Ā  Geriatric(65+Ā years)

  1. Sets up and maintains cleanliness of exam rooms including periodicĀ examĀ roomdisinfectionĀ andĀ organizationĀ andĀ removalĀ of expired supplies.

  2. PerformsĀ intakeĀ processandĀ engagesĀ inĀ inreachĀ andĀ outreachĀ to support practice quality initiatives and to support the model of

populationĀ management.Ā ProvidesĀ forpatient’sĀ physicalĀ and emotional privacy.

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  1. PreparesĀ forĀ andĀ instructsĀ patientsĀ aboutĀ specificĀ diagnosticĀ and therapeutic procedures and treatments.

  2. Assists as needed with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures andĀ treatments.Ā ThisincludesĀ vaccines,Ā injections,Ā woundĀ care and phlebotomy.

  3. Obtains specimens and performs Point of Care Testing as directed.Ā PerformsĀ QA/QConĀ CLIAĀ waivedtestsĀ andĀ reportsĀ any tests out of QA range to supervisor.

  4. UsesĀ appliancesĀ andĀ equipmentĀ correctlyĀ andĀ maintainsĀ safe practice.

  5. Evaluates and documents patients’ responses to nursing care in the electronic medical record, including pre/post procedures and treatments.Ā UsesĀ knowledgeĀ ofĀ cognitive,Ā physical,Ā emotionalĀ and chronologicalĀ maturationĀ processinĀ evaluatingĀ careĀ for allĀ agesĀ of patients.

  6. AdministersĀ andĀ documentsĀ theĀ administrationĀ ofĀ medicationĀ while maintaining current knowledge of pharmacology and competency in modes of administration.

  7. DocumentsĀ telephoneĀ messagesĀ andĀ chartĀ notesinĀ aĀ thorough and grammatically correct manner.

  8. RespondsĀ appropriatelyĀ inĀ emergencies.Ā IsĀ knowledgeableĀ about theĀ contents of theĀ codeĀ blueĀ cartĀ and/or the emergencyĀ kits,and can initiate and assist in CPR.Understands the procedures for medical emergencies, code blue and other emergency/disaster situations. Participates in safety drills.

  9. Complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policiesĀ andĀ proceduresĀ forĀ infectionĀ control,Ā safety,Ā administrative and clinical practice.Ā Complies with activities mandated by TJC/Title 22/NCQA.

  10. CompletesĀ annualĀ competencyĀ testingĀ asĀ specifiedĀ byĀ the individual practice.

20%

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Coordination/Continuity/Communication

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  1. Organizes activities based on the needs of patients while maintaining the effective flow of patients through the practice. AdjustsĀ clinicalĀ supportĀ activitiesĀ toĀ reflectchangesĀ inĀ priorities during practice sessions.

  2. MaintainsĀ openĀ communicationĀ andĀ facilitatesĀ continuityĀ ofĀ care forĀ patients/andĀ orĀ familyĀ withmembersĀ ofĀ theĀ healthĀ careĀ team through phone contact, verbal interaction.

  3. Maintains accurate, records and documentation which include patient complaints, nursing observations, interventions and care plan,Ā nursingĀ actions/teachingĀ performedĀ andĀ patientĀ responseĀ to the action.

  4. Obtains,Ā records,Ā andĀ conveysĀ information,Ā clearlyĀ andĀ concisely.

  5. DemonstratesĀ courtesy,Ā commonsense,Ā andĀ follow-throughĀ inĀ all telephone/electronicĀ communications,Ā maintainingĀ theĀ Telephone Standards as established by the Medical Center.

  6. CompletesĀ allĀ taskswithinĀ assignedĀ InBasketĀ toĀ includeĀ cross-coverage of InBaskets of other teamlets and other practices

    acrossĀ primaryĀ care.

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  1. Fosters/maintains positive public relations (patients, family, visitors and staff).Ā Uses effective communication skills with patientsandĀ staff;Ā demonstratesĀ properĀ telephoneĀ techniquesĀ and etiquette;Ā showsĀ sensitivityĀ toĀ differencesĀ ofĀ culture;Ā demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients perceive interactions as positive and supportive.

  2. Demonstrates abilityto work as a team member with providers, supervisors, fellow nursing staff and clerical/administrative staff withinĀ theĀ teamletĀ structure,Ā withĀ theĀ practiceĀ teamĀ andĀ inĀ cross-organization relationships.

  3. ParticipatesĀ inĀ dailyhuddlesĀ toĀ supportefficientĀ andĀ patient-centered care.

  4. Demonstrates Everyday PRIDE values and the AIDET fundamentalsĀ ofĀ communicationĀ inĀ allĀ patientĀ careĀ stakeholder interactions.

10%

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Advocacy/Education

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  1. ParticipatesĀ inĀ identifyingĀ andĀ documentingĀ theĀ educationalĀ needs of patients.

  2. Provides patients with the necessary information to make informed decisions utilizing available resources and making referrals appropriately.Ā Informs patients/families about services availableatĀ UCSFĀ MedicalĀ CenterĀ andĀ inĀ theĀ community.Ā Utilizes and maintains updated educational resources.

  3. ProvidesĀ andĀ reinforcesĀ patientĀ healthĀ teachingĀ byĀ utilizing language which patient and family can understand.

  4. UtilizesĀ andĀ documentsĀ interpretingĀ servicesĀ asĀ appropriate.

  5. VerifiesĀ patient/familyĀ understandingĀ throughĀ return demonstration, either verbal, physical or written.

  6. UtilizesĀ availableĀ educationalĀ resources.Ā ParticipatesĀ inĀ review and/or revision of educational materials.

  7. ParticipatesĀ inĀ patientĀ actionĀ planningĀ andhealthĀ coaching activities.

10%

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PerformanceĀ Improvement

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  1. ParticipatesĀ inĀ PerformanceĀ ImprovementĀ (PI)Ā activitiesĀ toĀ include ongoing health coaching training, health care maintenance support and Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition.

  2. MakesĀ recommendationsĀ regardingĀ PIĀ topicsĀ orĀ problems;Ā and assists in data collection.

  3. ReportsĀ andĀ followsĀ upĀ onĀ issuesthatĀ effectĀ environmentĀ and safety.

  4. MaximizesĀ resourcesĀ byĀ seekingĀ assistanceĀ fromĀ appropriate support, effectively using supplies, making suggestions for improved approaches, assists in cost effective practices.

5%

Yes

Self-Development/Professionalism

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  1. Attends classes, conferences, workshops and staff meetings applicableĀ toĀ practiceĀ needs.Ā SharesĀ informationĀ fromĀ programs attended.

  2. AttendsĀ andĀ participatesĀ inĀ staffĀ meetings.

  3. CompliesĀ withĀ workrelatedĀ policies,Ā includingĀ licenseĀ renewal, annual PPD, CPR certification, use of benefit time, and dress code including identification policy.

  4. CompletesĀ allĀ requiredĀ localĀ andĀ AmbulatoryĀ competenciesĀ as well as online training.

  5. RefrainsĀ from usingĀ theĀ internetĀ orĀ cellphoneĀ duringĀ normalwork hours.

  6. ContributesĀ toĀ theorientationĀ andĀ learningĀ experiencesĀ ofĀ other members of the health care team.

  7. CompliesĀ withĀ departmentalĀ schedulingĀ guidelines;Ā i.e.startsĀ work at times scheduled, completes work in a timely manner.

  8. AdheresĀ toĀ PatientCenteredĀ MedicalĀ HomeĀ standards.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

  • MinimumĀ 3Ā yearsĀ ofĀ experienceĀ asĀ aĀ LicensedĀ VocationalĀ NurseĀ inĀ anĀ ambulatoryĀ setting

  • Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position,Ā includingĀ demonstratedĀ excellentĀ communicationĀ skills,Ā problem-solvingĀ ability,Ā andĀ high comfort level with learning new technology/systems.

  • Demonstrated ability to provide highly personalized patient care
  • Demonstrated ability to work as an integral part of a patient care team.
  • Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Ability to administer immunizations to adult patients
  • BasicĀ computer/keyboardingĀ skills.

  • PriorĀ experienceĀ withĀ electronicĀ systems/records.

  • DemonstratedĀ abilityĀ toĀ workĀ inĀ aĀ fast-pacedĀ environment.

  • TrainedĀ andĀ licensedĀ toĀ perform phlebotomy

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Preferred Qualifications:

  • Spanish, Chinese, Russian language skills a plus

  • Familiarity with the principles of a Patient-Centered Medical Home environment
  • Experience working in a primary care internal medicine office.

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Licenses/Certifications:

  • Current LVN License in the State of California
  • Active American Heart Association BLS Certificate

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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




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