Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse

TEP-Health Employees

Temporary Employment

87105BR

Job Summary

Employment Duration : 3 months

Under the supervision of the Manager, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) utilizes the nursing process to assess patient needs through observation, communication, and review of clinical data. The LVN provides nursing care in an ambulatory setting and works closely with RNs and physicians to deliver comprehensive, individualized patient care.

This role requires learning and applying Patient-Centered Medical Home Standards and the Ten Building Blocks of Primary Care. Responsibilities include medication and vaccine administration, lab result review, chart abstraction, treatments, procedures, and patient education across pediatric and adult primary care. The LVN will support multiple UCSF clinic sites and must consistently demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and strong adherence to UCSF's PRIDE values and AIDET communication practices.

The LVN interacts with a diverse, high-profile population and must be able to perform under pressure with diplomacy, compassion, and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform patient assessments based on symptoms, laboratory results, emotional state, cultural background, and socioeconomic factors.
• Deliver nursing care in an ambulatory setting in collaboration with the care team.
• Complete chart abstraction and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments such as ear irrigations, wound care, and urethral catheterization.
• Review and monitor laboratory results.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Support transitions of care and continuity across multiple UCSF clinic sites.
• Utilize electronic medical record systems, including ApeX, and other UCSF programs.
• Demonstrate strong customer service in all patient and stakeholder interactions.
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacology, infection control, safety, and clinical procedures.
• Uphold Medical Center House and Telephone Standards.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

License / Certification

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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

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.

Organization

TEP

Job Code and Payroll Title

008917 VOC NURSE

Job Category

Advanced Practice Providers, Allied Health, Support Services, Temporary Employment

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Temporary Employment

Percentage

100%

Location

Oakland, CA

Campus

Benioff Children's Hospital

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours