UCSF

Public health sciences university in San Francisco

Licensed Vocational Nurse Supervisor - Pediatric Specialty Clinic

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13

Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USA$81k - $178kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of two years of Licensed Vocational Nurse experience is required.
Clinical knowledge to effectively supervise Licensed Vocational Nurses is required.
Ability to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities involved with a clinic, center, or practice is required.
Strong knowledge of Licensed Vocational Nurse patient care standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations, and internal policies is required.
Working knowledge of human resources management policies is required, including the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources issues and performance, and to participate in decision-making on human resources matters.
Ability to apply analytical and critical-thinking skills to quickly analyze problems, determine the appropriate level of intervention, and apply effective solutions is required.
Interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and problem-solving with all levels of management and staff are required.
Written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to convey clinical and technical information clearly and concisely.
An active Licensed Vocational Nurse license in California is required.
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

Supervise and facilitate the flow of Licensed Vocational Nurse activities based on patient needs.
Ensure staff perform within their scope of practice, including checking vital signs, administering oral medications, collecting lab specimens, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
Mentor staff in communicating with patients about their conditions, treatments, and concerns.
Assist with escalated issues and involve management or clinicians as needed.
Keep staff informed of changes in applicable policies, procedures, and external regulations.
Evaluate subordinate staff performance and participate in decisions about hiring, salary actions, disciplinary actions, performance ratings, and other human resources matters.
Evaluate staff competencies according to the scope of practice for the Licensed Vocational Nurse position.
Provide staff orientation and training, and monitor and coach staff to ensure work adheres to patient service standards, internal policies, external regulations, and quality and quantity expectations.
Serve as a resource to staff in instructing patients on chronic diseases and self-care management, and in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments.
Participate in routine audits and licensing and accreditation inspection-readiness activities.
Promote effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
Communicate regularly with management about practice activities and pertinent operational or human resources issues.
Mentor staff and identify areas for growth.
Develop and implement performance-improvement strategies.
Operate within budgetary parameters in managing and distributing material and fiscal resources.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of business software, specialized applications, and data management systems used in nursing units or departments.
Experience working with pediatric patients.

Involves the oversight of Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) performing a variety of patient care activities, such as administering injections and medications, monitoring patients' blood pressure, changing bandages, inserting catheters, and assisting with bathing or dressing. LVNs are trained to work in all aspects of health care, and may specialize in certain areas. Work is performed in a variety of medical settings, such as hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices and home care.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of two years of LVN experience
Clinical Knowledge to effectively supervise LVNs
Skills to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities involved with a clinic, center or practice.
Strong knowledge of LVN patient care standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations and internal policies.
Working knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources issues and performance, and to participate in decision-making on human resources matters.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills to quickly analyze problems, determine the appropriate level of intervention, and apply effective solutions.
Solid interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and problem-solving with all levels of management and staff.
Skills in written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in nursing units or departments
Experience working with pediatric patients

Required License/ Certifications:

Active LVN license in the State of California
Active AHA BLS Certification

004608

% of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)
		Supervises and facilitates the flow of LVN activities based on patient needs
		Ensures staff are performing within their scope of practice, which includes activities such as checking vital signs, administering oral medications, collecting specimens for lab tests and maintaining a safe, clean environment
		Mentors staff to communicate with patients regarding their conditions, treatments, and concerns
		Assists with escalated issues and involves management or clinicians as needed
		Keeps staff informed of changes in applicable policies, procedures, and external regulations
		Evaluates subordinate staff performance and involved in decision-making on hiring, salary actions, disciplinary actions, performance ratings, and other human resources matters
		Evaluates the competencies of staff, according to scope of practice for the LVN position
		Provides orientation and training to staff, monitors and coaches as needed to assure work is performed in adherence to patient service standards, internal policies, external regulations, and quality / quantity expectations
		Serves as a resource to staff on instructing patients on chronic diseases and self-care management, and with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments
		Participates in the performance of routine audits and licensing and accreditation inspection readiness activities
		Promotes a climate of effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration
		Communicates regularly with management on practice activities and on pertinent operational or human resources issues
		Mentors staff and identifies areas for growth
		Develops and implements strategies for performance improvement
		Operates within budgetary parameters in the management and distribution of material and fiscal resources

Budgeted Job Salary Range: 80995-178000

About the Company

UCSF

Public health sciences university in San Francisco

UC San Francisco is a public research university in San Francisco focused solely on health sciences, combining professional education with biomedical research and patient care. Its schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy train clinicians and scientists, while teams investigate cancer, immunology, genomics and neuroscience. UCSF Medical Center and Benioff Children's Hospitals connect clinical care with faculty research and training, and university clinics serve patients across Northern California. Founded in 1864, UCSF is the University of California campus dedicated to graduate and professional education and biomedical research, based in San Francisco.

Company size: 10,001+
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Founded: 1864

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