Senior LVN Lakeshore Primary

Job Description

The Regents of the University of California San Francisco seeks a dedicated Vocational Nurse (Senior) to join the Family Medicine Lakeshore ADT team. The LVN will deliver highquality nursing care in an outpatient primarycare setting, perform blood draws, assist with minor procedures, and collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure efficient clinic flow and excellent patient experiences.

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 Family Medicine at Lakeshore, however, must have flexibility to cover multiple UCSF medical center Primary Care Clinic sites

Qualifications

Required qualifications: - Minimum of 3 years LVN experience - Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an outpatient primary care setting- Primary Care and/or Family Medicine - Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting. - California Licensed Vocational Nurse - Must have blood withdraw/ venipuncture certification Preferred qualifications: - Epic experience - Assisting in minor procedures in a clinic setting Licenses/Certifications: - California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Current American Heart Association CPR Certification - Blood withdraw/ venipuncture certification

License / Certification

Basic Life Support, Licensed Vocational Nurse

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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

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.