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.
Responsibilities
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
%
oftime
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(Tobecompletedby Supervisor)
10%
Assessment
Identifies the needs and responses of patients to medical regimen and treatmentthroughobservationofsymptoms,emotionalstate,andcultural
-socioeconomicbackgrounds..
Recognizes and reports specific physical and emotional conditions/needs/concerns of the patient to appropriate members of the healthcareteam.Alertsaproviderofunusualobservationsofpatientsto facilitate immediate attention, e.g. chest pain, shortness of breath.
ReportsemergencyorunsafepatientcareconditionsontheIncident Reporting System and to the management team.
5%
Planning
Workscooperativelyandparticipateswiththehealthcareteamlet to discuss patient’s alternatives to health care services and to develop short and long range goals to meet the patient’s needs.
Plansasappropriatefortheneedsofpatientusingknowledgeof physical and emotional processes as well as cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Identifiesappropriateresources(e.g.,family,significantothers, monetary, community organizations, online or written teaching tools) in planning for patient care.
40%
Implementation/Evaluation
Providesindividualizednursingcarewhichrespondstothegrowth and developmental needs of patients and demonstrates an understanding of the range of treatment required by the patient.
Demonstratesabilitytoprovideappropriatecarebasedonthe needs of a specific individual, including that individual’s age. Check age-specific group(s):
X Neonatal(Birth–1year)
X Pediatric(1–12years)
X Adolescent(13–18 years)
X Adult(19–64years)
X Geriatric(65+years)
Sets up and maintains cleanliness of exam rooms including periodicexamroomdisinfectionandorganizationandremovalof expired supplies.
Performsintakeprocessandengagesininreachandoutreachto support practice quality initiatives and to support the model of
Evaluates and documents patients’ responses to nursing care in the electronic medical record, including pre/post procedures and treatments.Usesknowledgeofcognitive,physical,emotionaland chronologicalmaturationprocessinevaluatingcarefor allagesof patients.
Administersanddocumentstheadministrationofmedicationwhile maintaining current knowledge of pharmacology and competency in modes of administration.
Documentstelephonemessagesandchartnotesinathorough and grammatically correct manner.
Respondsappropriatelyinemergencies.Isknowledgeableabout thecontents of thecodebluecartand/or the emergencykits,and can initiate and assist in CPR.Understands the procedures for medical emergencies, code blue and other emergency/disaster situations. Participates in safety drills.
Complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policiesandproceduresforinfectioncontrol,safety,administrative and clinical practice.Complies with activities mandated by TJC/Title 22/NCQA.
Organizes activities based on the needs of patients while maintaining the effective flow of patients through the practice. Adjustsclinicalsupportactivitiestoreflectchangesinpriorities during practice sessions.
Maintainsopencommunicationandfacilitatescontinuityofcare forpatients/andorfamilywithmembersofthehealthcareteam through phone contact, verbal interaction.
Maintains accurate, records and documentation which include patient complaints, nursing observations, interventions and care plan,nursingactions/teachingperformedandpatientresponseto the action.
Demonstratescourtesy,commonsense,andfollow-throughinall telephone/electroniccommunications,maintainingtheTelephone Standards as established by the Medical Center.
CompletesalltaskswithinassignedInBaskettoincludecross-coverage of InBaskets of other teamlets and other practices
acrossprimarycare.
Fosters/maintains positive public relations (patients, family, visitors and staff).Uses effective communication skills with patientsandstaff;demonstratespropertelephonetechniquesand etiquette;showssensitivitytodifferencesofculture;demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients perceive interactions as positive and supportive.
Demonstrates abilityto work as a team member with providers, supervisors, fellow nursing staff and clerical/administrative staff withintheteamletstructure,withthepracticeteamandincross-organization relationships.
Demonstrates Everyday PRIDE values and the AIDET fundamentalsofcommunicationinallpatientcarestakeholder interactions.
10%
Advocacy/Education
Participatesinidentifyinganddocumentingtheeducationalneeds of patients.
Provides patients with the necessary information to make informed decisions utilizing available resources and making referrals appropriately.Informs patients/families about services availableatUCSFMedicalCenterandinthecommunity.Utilizes and maintains updated educational resources.
Providesandreinforcespatienthealthteachingbyutilizing language which patient and family can understand.
ParticipatesinPerformanceImprovement(PI)activitiestoinclude ongoing health coaching training, health care maintenance support and Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition.
MakesrecommendationsregardingPItopicsorproblems;and assists in data collection.
Maximizesresourcesbyseekingassistancefromappropriate support, effectively using supplies, making suggestions for improved approaches, assists in cost effective practices.
5%
Yes
Self-Development/Professionalism
Attends classes, conferences, workshops and staff meetings applicabletopracticeneeds.Sharesinformationfromprograms attended.
Attendsandparticipatesinstaffmeetings.
Complieswithworkrelatedpolicies,includinglicenserenewal, annual PPD, CPR certification, use of benefit time, and dress code including identification policy.
CompletesallrequiredlocalandAmbulatorycompetenciesas well as online training.
Contributestotheorientationandlearningexperiencesofother members of the health care team.
Complieswithdepartmentalschedulingguidelines;i.e.startswork at times scheduled, completes work in a timely manner.
AdherestoPatientCenteredMedicalHomestandards.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in an ambulatory setting
Knowledge 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/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
Basic computer/keyboarding skills.
Prior experience with electronic systems/records.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Trained and licensed to perform phlebotomy
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.
Licenses/Certifications:
Current LVN License in the State of California
Active American Heart Association BLS Certificate
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.
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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.