Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pediatric Specialties Clinic

Full Time

78662BR

Job Summary

The Pediatric Specialties 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, the LVN is required to learn and apply the Patient Centered Medical Home Standards. In collaboration with the Medical health care providers, nurses, and medical assistants the LVN will also assume clinical responsibility for obtaining vital signs, administration of medications/vaccines, lab result review and monitoring, treatments and procedures pertinent to the pediatric medical specialties population including allergy skin testing, endocrinology specialty injections, and RSV vaccination clinics.

This individual will utilize their excellent customer service and communication skills on a daily basis via phone and electronic communication and personal contact with both internal and external customers. This employee will utilize computer skills in Epic/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. The LVN is 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.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Required Qualifications

• Two years related experience in similar environment
• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
• 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
• Basic computer/keyboarding skills
• Prior experience with electronic systems/records 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience using an Electronic Medical Record system
• Experience in a pediatric outpatient clinic

License/Certification

• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification

About UCSF

At 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 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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Job Code and Payroll Title

008917 VOC NURSE

Job Category

Nursing - Pediatric Services, Nursing - Pediatric-Other, Other Nursing

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday