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| n | 1 | Job Description: | n | 1 | JOB SUMMARY |
| 2 | JOB SUMMARY The LVN utilizes the nursing process to assess and identify the individual needs of pati | ||||
| > | ents through observation of disease symptoms, emotional state, laboratory reports, cultural and soci | ||||
| > | o economic background and response to medical regimen and treatment. The position will report to the | ||||
| > | practice manager and clinically under the direction of the RN manager, s/he will assist with includ | ||||
| > | ing but not limited to: medication prep, medication authorization, patient coordination, review of n | ||||
| > | ew patient referrals, triage provider in basket messages, and assist with rooming patients as needed | ||||
| > | . This individual will utilize his/her good customer service and communication skills on a daily bas | ||||
| > | is via phone/electronic contact, mail correspondence, and personal contact with both internal and ex | ||||
| > | ternal customers. This employee will utilize computer skills in ApeX and other UCSF computerized pr | ||||
| > | ograms. This individual supports the standards of the policies and procedures of the practice, and i | ||||
| > | s responsible for maintaining current knowledge of pharmacology and competency in modes of administr | ||||
| > | ation, and complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policies and procedures for infe | ||||
| > | ction control, safety, and administrative and clinical practice. S/he is required to adhere to the | ||||
| > | Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center, as well as demonstrating UCSF’s PRID | ||||
| > | E values and the AIDET fundamentals of communication in all patient care and stakeholder interaction | ||||
| > | s. | ||||
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| n | 4 | Department Description: | n | 3 | The LVN utilizes the nursing process to assess and identify the individual needs of patients throug |
| > | h observation of disease symptoms, emotional state, laboratory reports, cultural and socio economic | ||||
| > | background and response to medical regimen and treatment. The position will report to the practice m | ||||
| > | anager and clinically under the direction of the RN manager, s/he will assist with including but not | ||||
| > | limited to: medication prep, medication authorization, patient coordination, review of new patient | ||||
| > | referrals, triage provider in basket messages, and assist with rooming patients as needed. | ||||
| 5 | Dealing with an illness can be a very difficult time for patients and their loved ones. At UCSF Heal | ||||
| > | th, experienced and sensitive social workers in our Department of Social Work are available to assis | ||||
| > | t patients and their families cope with the many psychological and social issues that may arise when | ||||
| > | facing illness, hospitalization and medical treatment. Our social workers act as patient advocates | ||||
| > | by serving as counselors, helping to find resources, and solving problems. Any concerns related to t | ||||
| > | he psychological, practical, and social well-being of each patient or their loved ones may be discus | ||||
| > | sed openly with our social workers. | ||||
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| t | 7 | Qualifications: | t | 5 | This individual will utilize his/her good customer service and communication skills on a daily basi |
| > | s via phone/electronic contact, mail correspondence, and personal contact with both internal and ext | ||||
| > | ernal customers. This employee will utilize computer skills in ApeX and other UCSF computerized prog | ||||
| > | rams. 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 administrat | ||||
| > | ion, and complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policies and procedures for infect | ||||
| > | ion control, safety, and administrative and clinical practice. S/he is required to adhere to the Tel | ||||
| > | ephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center, as well as demonstrating UCSF’s PRIDE v | ||||
| > | alues and the AIDET fundamentals of communication in all patient care and stakeholder interactions. | ||||
| 8 | Required qualifications: - Licensed as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California - Minimum of 3 | ||||
| > | years of experience as an LVN in an ambulatory clinic. - Knowledge and abilities essential to the su | ||||
| > | ccessful performance of the duties assigned to the position, including demonstrated excellent commun | ||||
| > | ication skills, problem-solving ability, and high comfort level with learning new technology/systems | ||||
| > | . - Basic computer/keyboarding skills. - Prior experience with electronic systems/records. Preferred | ||||
| > | qualifications: - Recent LVN experience in a Neurology clinic - Recent experience in Epic EHR - Rec | ||||
| > | ent experience medication reconstitution Licenses/Certifications: - Licensed as a Vocational Nurse i | ||||
| > | n the State of California - Current American Heart Association BLS Certification | ||||