Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Pediatrics

Job Description

Employment Duration: 3 months

Number of Openings: 2

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), under the supervision of the LVN Supervisor and guided by Ambulatory Services procedures, provides nursing care to pediatric patients within the medical practices at BCH Oakland.

The LVN supports clinic visits through patient intake, obtaining vital signs, reviewing medications, administering vaccines and medications, performing laboratory procedures, and serving as a liaison between patients and the care team outside of clinic visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and responses to treatment through observation of physical symptoms, emotional state, and relevant cultural and socioeconomic factors.
• Recognize and communicate patient conditions, needs, and concerns to the RN or physician and promptly alert providers to unusual observations or acute symptoms.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team in planning care and identifying short- and long-term goals based on patient needs.
• Provide individualized nursing care appropriate to the growth and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients.
• Perform patient intake, maintain clean and prepared exam rooms, and protect patient physical and emotional privacy.
• Assist patients with limited mobility and support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments.
• Administer and document medications while maintaining current pharmacology knowledge and competency in appropriate modes of administration.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, including initiating and assisting with CPR.
• Follow infection control, safety, clinical practice, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate continuity of care through telephone, verbal, and written communication with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
• Use APeX and other clinical information systems to support patient care and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Coordinate and obtain patient medical records from outside agencies and abstract relevant information into APeX.
• Provide and reinforce patient and family education using clear, understandable communication and verify understanding.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, including identifying opportunities for improvement and assisting with data collection.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, competencies, and training and contribute to the orientation and learning of other healthcare team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, cultural sensitivity, confidentiality, safety, infection-control practices, and UCSF service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications - Current license as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California. - Current CPR certification (BLS). - One year of recent LVN experience. - Proficiency in EPIC. - Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. - Strong customer service orientation. - Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. Preferred Qualification - Recent experience working in pediatrics.

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.