Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN - Specialty and Primary Care

Overview

Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Specialty and Primary Care role at UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center. The Sr. LVN provides licensed medical support to medical care providers as part of the department/clinical team, supervised by a licensed physician or registered nurse within the LVN scope of practice. Administrative responsibilities include customer service, professional behavior and development, and assignment and scheduling of work.

• 70% - Patient Care
• 5% - Care Navigation
• 10% - Documentation and Communication
• 5% - Patient Teaching
• 5% - Unit Coordination
• 5% - Computer System Operations

• California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Must provide proof of valid Intravenous (IV) Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certification
• Documentation of graduation from an accredited school of vocational nursing, or completion of education and experience as a corpsman in the United States military
• Minimum of two (2) years of LVN experience
• Ability to pass the safe to practice pharmacology exam
• Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, dilutions, side effects, and potential toxicity; typical allergic reactions
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology with ability to recognize abnormal findings
• Observation skills to detect changes in patient condition and potential adverse reactions
• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with patients, health care providers and insurers
• Ability to interpret physician orders to ensure complete and up-to-date patient records
• Interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and patients
• Problem solving and independent decision-making abilities within delegated authority
• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume clinic
• Proficiency with computer systems and typing for timely input and documentation
• Strong writing skills with clear, concise English
• Knowledge of clinic practices and protocols related to medical records and HIPAA considerations
• Basic understanding of health care insurance systems relevant to job functions

• Epic or Electronic Health Record experience

UC Davis Health, Rocklin Clinic located at the Placer Center for Health is a multi-specialty clinic serving patients in Northern California and Nevada. Services include primary and specialty care (otolaryngology, hematology/oncology, general and colorectal surgery, orthopedics, pulmonary medicine, vascular, pain management, gastroenterology, urology, audiology, behavioral health), with on-site radiology, lab, and infusion center.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support primary care, otolaryngology, hematology/oncology and urology specialties.

• Salary: $38.61 - $48.04 per hour
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 138
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  VOC NURSE SR
• UC Job Code: 008916
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
• Location:
  
  Placer Center for Health (Rocklin, CA)
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

• High quality and low-cost medical plans
• UC contributions to dental and vision premiums
• Extensive leave benefits including pregnancy and parental leave
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Continuing education allowance and education reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities and wellness programs
• Employee assistance program and supplemental insurance options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-qualified employer and repayment assistance
• Retirement options including Pension and other saving plans

• Physical demands as listed (standing, walking, lifting, bending, etc.)
• Environmental: occasional loud noises and uneven surfaces
• Mental demands: sustained attention, complex problem solving, organization, communication, numerical skills, and constant patient interaction

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus. Must be willing to…