Nursing Jobs in Oakley, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pediatric Dermatology

Job Description Under the supervision of the LVN Supervisor/Nurse Manager, the Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pediatric Dermatology provides direct nursing care for pediatric patients in Ambulatory Pediatric Specialties practices, with primary assignment supporting Pediatric Dermatology. Coordinates outpatient care, performs patient intake, obtains vital signs, reconciles medications, administers medications and immunizations, performs laboratory procedures, assists providers during examinations and procedures, coordinates care between patients, families and the interdisciplinary team, documents care in Epic, and promotes safe, high-quality patient care while adhering to UCSF policies and Living PRIDE standards. This position is 100% in-person onsite and requires flexibility to work at the following campuses: Oakland, San Francisco, and satellite clinics. The Pediatric Dermatology clinic cares for infants, children, and adolescents with common and rare skin disorders. Our team of board-certified pediatric dermatologists and experienced clinicians are specially trained and certified to care for children They have a deep knowledge of treating pediatric skin, hair, and nail disorders and understanding of how different procedures affect children’s health, appearance, and skin healing. The clinic offers diagnosis and care for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, disorders of keratinization, inherited skin conditions (i.e. ectodermal dysplasia), birthmarks, moles with atypical appearance, and many other skin, hair and nail conditions. Responsibilities DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job. The functions should add up to 100%. % of time Essential Function (Yes/No ) Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) 20 Yes Provides comprehensive outpatient nursing care including intake, vital signs, medication review, specimen collection, medication/vaccine administration, patient assessment, documentation, patient privacy, room preparation, assistance with procedures and treatments. Provides developmentally appropriate nursing care. 20 Yes Assists with procedures. Prepares sterile field, preps site (skin antisepsis), position, and drapes patient, collects specimen from providers. For dressings, applies, cleans, or removes dressings/bandages for closed surgical incision or stage 1 and 2 wounds. Applies dressings for compression or vascular compression. May remove suture and staples per policy and provides written post-removal care instructions. 20 Yes Coordinates continuity of care through Epic documentation, telephone communication, patient follow-up, coordination with providers, obtaining outside records, referrals, and communication with patients, families, pharmacies, and community resources. Administrative tasks include reconciling medication records from outside institutions, updating the care team, coordinating DME, processing prior authorization requests for non-medication orders. 10 Yes Review/reinforce patient and family pre-printed and approved instruction/information regarding medications, treatments, procedures, follow-up care and available resources; verify understanding using teach-back or return demonstration. 10 Yes Maintain exam rooms, clinic space(s), supplies and equipment; ensures infection prevention, environmental safety, safe patient handling, regulatory compliance, Joint Commission standards and emergency preparedness. Complies with soiled instrument handling guidelines and policies. 5 Yes Participates in quality improvement activities, safety initiatives, competency validation, CPR readiness, and departmental performance improvement. 5 Yes Attend staff meetings, complete required education, maintain licensure/certifications, contribute to onboarding/orientation of staff, and demonstrate professional communication and teamwork. 5 Yes Performs department approved “Point of Care” waived tests and quality control. 5 Yes Performs safe handling of liquid nitrogen including, preparation and readiness for use in clinics. 10 0% (To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.) LIVING PRIDE STANDARDS Service Excellence Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior. These standards and expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter. These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and competency. Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/ colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach Living PRIDE standards. Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information. Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures. Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting organizational/departmental targets. Work Environment Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways.Adheres to cleaning processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and furniture. Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility. Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows. Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate departments. Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft. OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties listed in this section are not essential or intrinsic to the job but are performed at times. Included in this section should be a general statement such as. “Perform other duties as assigned.” This phrase allows the supervisor to assign sporadic or one-time tasks as needed. Please List Performs other duties as assigned. POPULATIONS SERVED Employees who routinely provide direct patient care require a statement concerning Populations Served Competencies. Typically, a statement such as “Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age.” is sufficient. Select from the following patient age categories. Infant Child Adolescent Adult Geriatric MEDICATION ACCESS AND STORAGE The “Medication and Auxiliary Staff Competency” must be successfully completed for Level I, Level II or Level III staff PRIOR to performing duties requiring medication access (including access, transport, and/or stocking activities OR access to medication storage areas for cleaning). LEVEL 1: Access Med Storage Areas for Cleaning LEVEL 2: Access & Transport LEVEL 3: Access, Transport & Stocking Environmental Service Personnel Drivers Anesthesia Technicians Patient Support Assistants (PSAs) Hospital Assistants (depending on specific duties; ask HR if unsure) Hospital Unit Service Coordinators Material Services Personnel Volunteers Medical Assistants Nuclear Medicine Technologists Ophthalmology Technician Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) Pharmacy Storekeepers Radiology Technologists (all modalities, Ultrasound, Mammo, etc.) Instructions:After employee successfully completes the level-appropriate competency, please check the corresponding box below.Obtain the employee’s and manager’s signatures to attest that the competency was completed and send the signed job description to HR for the employee’s personnel file. _____ Level 1 As a part of his/her daily activities, employees may have access to medication storage areas for cleaning only.These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 1. _____ Level 2:As part of his/her daily activities, employee may access and transport medications. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 2 ___X__ Level 3:As part of his/her daily activities, employee may access, transport and stock medications. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 3. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Recent pediatric ambulatory or acute care experience. Two (2) years of related healthcare experience Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy Demonstrated ability to provide highly personalized patient care Demonstrated ability to work as an integral part of a patient care team. Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong customer service orientation. Proficient in APEX. Demonstrated knowledge with Windows-based software including Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook. Epic electronic health record proficiency. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations Required Licenses/Certifications Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred Qualifications One year of recent LVN experience. Ambulatory care experience. Dermatology experience. Recent Medical Assistant experience.

Pediatric Hospice Registered Nurse

Anchor Health Walnut Creek, CA

PEDIATRIC HOSPICE RN CASE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION Overview The Hospice Pediatric RN Case Manager will work with our Pediatric team. Primarily responsible for providing professional nursing care to assigned patients. With input from the IDT (interdisciplinary team), patient and family, assesses, develops, implements and evaluates the plan of care. Ensures appropriate communication and plan of care coordination to all internal/external customers All successful candidates must be fully vaccinated, subject to certain limited exceptions required by applicable law. Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life’s journey and for those who grieve. We place a high importance on our employees and reward staff in several ways such as: • Competitive hospice industry compensation • Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution • 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match • Supportive work culture which encourages work life balance • Substantial Paid Time Off, paid holidays & birthday benefit • Employee development program managed by in-house education department to support individualized orientation and professional growth needs. • Monthly mileage reimbursement • Employee Referral Program • Business casual attire for office staff Responsibilities JOB DUTIES/KNOWLEDGE/JOB PERFORMANCE: • Develops written plan of care in coordination with an interdisciplinary Team (IDT). • Oversees implementation of plan, evaluates and changes plan as necessary to meet patient/family needs. • Responsible for the direction of care provided by LVN and HA in accordance with patient’s plan of care. • Responsible for the supervision of services provided by the LVN and HA per TEH policy and regulatory requirements. • Communicates all changes to IDT and primary MD. • Performs job duties in clinical areas as stated in clinical competency checklist, policies/procedures, standards of care, and critical competencies based on Scope of Practice. • Maintains timely patient documentation using “point care” electronic charting. • Implements and maintains established hospice policies and procedures as well as Standards of Care and regulatory requirements. • Provides health care instruction to patient and family members. • Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel. • Participates in providing 24 hour, seven days a week coverage to patients/families (on-call and census fluctuation). • Performs admission assessment and admission when necessary. DEGREE OF TRAVEL: • Travel required for patient visits. • Occasional travel for educational purposes. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have Associates Degree, Bachelor Degree preferred. • Must have one year of acute or hospice pediatric experience • At least 12 months experience with 1-2 years preferred in acute care. • Current CA RN license. • Current CA driver’s license with proof of insurance. • Current CPR/BLS • Prefer certification as hospice nurse. • Pediatric experience preferred. • Proof of recent TB test result • Bilingual preferred. • Computer skills (word processing), use of adding machine, calculator, fax, photocopier.

Caregiver

Full-time

6 days ago

Caregiver

SYNERGY HomeCare of Walnut Creek Lafayette, CA

Experience the SYNERGY HomeCare difference, where we are united under one purpose, to bring wholehearted, life-energizing care to as many people as possible - on their own terms, in their own homes. And that starts with compassionate caregivers like YOU! When you join the SYNERGY HomeCare team, you will feel appreciated, recognized, and rewarded for the comforting, life-affirming care that comes right from your heart! Our promise to our clients is to bring the full support for fuller lives and to elevate their confidence knowing they have a caregiver like you by their side. Do you: Enjoy serving others? Have a big heart with a lot of love to share? Take charge with a warm smile? We always have an opening for caregivers who can answer yes to these questions. At SYNERGY HomeCare we create a world of care at home for all, which means you will have the opportunity to care for a wide variety of people; spanning all ages and all abilities. We are seeking caregivers to join our independently owned and operated national agency. SYNERGY HomeCare offers: Competitive pay (ADD PAY RANGE HERE) Direct deposit Paid orientation and ongoing training Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays Flexible schedules and matching caregivers with nearby clients Employee recognition programs As a Caregiver with SYNERGY HomeCare, you will: Provide attention to clients’ non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement Assist client with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering shifts If you would like to join our outstanding team at SYNERGY HomeCare, apply today!