Senior LVN Neurology

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

13d•$51 - $64

About The Position

The LVN 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. The position will report to the practice manager 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. This individual will utilize his/her 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. This employee 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. S/he is 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.

Requirements

LVN
Good customer service and communication skills
Computer skills in ApeX and other UCSF computerized programs
Knowledge of pharmacology and competency in modes of administration
Knowledge of Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and administrative and clinical practice
Adherence to Telephone and House Standards
Demonstrates UCSF’s PRIDE values and the AIDET fundamentals of communication

Nice To Haves

Neurology experience

Responsibilities

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.
Assists with medication prep, medication authorization, patient coordination, review of new patient referrals, triage provider in basket messages, and assist with rooming patients as needed.
Utilizes 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.
Utilizes computer skills in ApeX and other UCSF computerized programs.
Supports the standards of the policies and procedures of the practice.
Maintains current knowledge of pharmacology and competency in modes of administration.
Complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and administrative and clinical practice.
Adheres to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center.
Demonstrates UCSF’s PRIDE values and the AIDET fundamentals of communication in all patient care and stakeholder interactions.