What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position at University of California - San Francisco?
Schedule: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. This position requires working every other weekend (alternating weekends).
Employment Duration: 3 months (w/ potential for extension)
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides skilled, technical nursing care to patients according to a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse (RN).
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize innovative approaches to improve service delivery.
- Maintain a culture that improves teamwork and values diversity.
- Accept personal responsibility and accountability for customer service excellence.
- Create an environment in which customers feel respected and diversity is valued.
- Communicate and listen effectively.
- Exhibit a flexible and proactive approach to workplace changes.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the organization's values and mission statement.
- Acknowledge the presence of customers and respond appropriately to their needs.
- Properly apply technical knowledge and skills.
- Take initiative to meet customers' needs.
- Demonstrate reliability and professionalism.
- Promptly resolve problems and customer complaints.
- Assume responsibility for knowledge of pediatric pathophysiology, injuries, growth and development, and adherence to applicable standards for the patient population served.
- Collect data on assigned patients in accordance with performance standards, clinical practice guidelines, patient management protocols, standards of care, and policies and procedures.
- Perform accurate documentation in patient records in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
- Demonstrate competency in psychomotor skills within the LVN scope of practice.
- Implement the plan of care developed by the Registered Nurse (RN).
- Assist the RN in evaluating the effectiveness of care using established standards, procedures, and guidelines.
- Participate in patient and family teaching as directed by the RN.
- Demonstrate understanding of emergency response procedures and intervene appropriately.
- Communicate pertinent patient information, findings, problems, concerns, and ideas to the assigned RN using appropriate lines of authority.
- Promote a constructive and positive work environment through collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
- Demonstrate effective problem-solving and collaborate with the RN to implement strategies for resolution.
- Remain flexible in staffing assignments and participate in temporary assignments as needed.
- Set priorities for patient care and unit activities using appropriate organizational skills.
- Demonstrate appropriate delegation of tasks and duties to healthcare team members.
- Assume responsibility for nursing practice within the prescribed scope of practice for LVNs and participate in peer review.
- Participate in professional growth through team rounds, conferences, in-service programs, competency activities, and continuing education.
- Seek guidance and validation of knowledge, skills, and decision-making from the assigned RN, especially in areas of uncertainty.
- Apply safety practices in accordance with hospital standards.
- Participate in development and attainment of unit and nursing department goals and objectives.
- Participate in nursing department standards development and process improvement activities.
- Demonstrate awareness of legal issues related to patient care and support risk management activities.
- Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited LPN or LVN program.
- Current California State License to practice as a Vocational Nurse.
- Ability to perform CPR and comply with all infection control policies.
- Ability to maintain emotional stability.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an IV therapy course.
- 1-3 years of pediatric experience.
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.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited LPN or LVN program.
- Current California State License to practice as a Vocational Nurse.
- Ability to perform CPR and comply with all infection control policies.
- Ability to maintain emotional stability.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an IV therapy course.
- 1-3 years of pediatric experience.
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.