Senior LVN Neurology

About the role

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. This position reports to the practice manager and clinically under the direction of the RN manager.

• Medication preparation and authorization
• Patient coordination
• Review of new patient referrals
• Triage provider in-basket messages
• Assist with rooming patients as needed

This individual will utilize strong customer service and communication skills daily via phone, electronic contact, mail correspondence, and personal interaction with both internal and external customers. Computer skills in ApeX and other UCSF computerized programs are required.

Supports the standards of the practice’s policies and procedures, maintains current knowledge of pharmacology and competency in modes of administration, and complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policies for infection control, safety, and clinical practice. Adheres to Telephone and House Standards adopted by the Medical Center and demonstrates UCSF’s PRIDE values and AIDET fundamentals of communication in all patient care and stakeholder interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient needs using the nursing process
• Prepare and authorize medications
• Coordinate patient care and review new patient referrals
• Triage provider messages and assist with rooming patients
• Maintain competency in pharmacology and modes of medication administration
• Comply with infection control, safety, and clinical practice policies
• Demonstrate UCSF’s PRIDE values and AIDET communication fundamentals

Requirements

• Licensed as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an LVN in an ambulatory clinic
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability
• High comfort level with learning new technology and systems
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills
• Prior experience with electronic health records (EHR)
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent LVN experience in a Neurology clinic
• Recent experience with Epic EHR
• Experience with medication reconstitution

About Us

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.

UCSF brings together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health and is home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging, and stem cells.

UCSF is committed to equity—both in how we deliver care and in our workforce. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence (PRIDE values).