Nursing Jobs in Portola Valley, CA

LVN Senior - San Mateo Primary & Specialty Clinic

Job Description JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse Manager, the Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse 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, they are required to learn and apply the Patient-Centered Medical Home Standards and Ten Building Blocks of Primary Care. They are responsible for providing nursing care to patients in the ambulatory setting. The Sr. LVN will work as an important member of the care team, working closely with the RN and the physicians to deliver all components of nursing care, individualized to meet the patient’s physiological and psychosocial developmental level and needs. The Sr. LVN will be responsible for chart abstraction. The Sr. LVN consistently projects a professional and courteous demeanor, and shall comply with the Medical Center House and Telephone Standards. In addition, they will have clinical responsibility for administration of medications/vaccines, lab result review and monitoring, treatments and procedures pertinent to pediatric & adult primary care, such as ear irrigations, wound care and urethral catheterization, as well as patient education. The Sr. LVN must have flexibility to cover multiple UCSF medical center clinic sites. This individual will utilize their good customer service and communication skills on a daily basis via phone/electronic contact, mail correspondence, and personal contact with both internal and external customers. They will utilize computer skills in 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. They are 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 and stakeholder interactions. Qualifications Required qualifications: Minimum 3 years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in an ambulatory setting 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. 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. Ability to administer immunizations to adult patients Basic computer/keyboarding skills. Prior experience with electronic systems/records. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Trained and licensed to perform phlebotomy Preferred Qualifications Spanish, Chinese, Russian language skills a plus Familiarity with the principles of a Patient-Centered Medical Home environment Experience working in a primary care internal medicine office . Licenses/Certifications Current LVN License in the State of California Active American Heart Association BLS Certificate About Us 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. 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