Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pediatric Dermatology

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pediatric Dermatology

Under the supervision of the LVN Supervisor/Nurse Manager, the Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pediatric Dermatology provides direct nursing care for pediatric patients in Ambulatory Pediatric Specialties practices, with primary assignment supporting Pediatric Dermatology. Coordinates outpatient care, performs patient intake, obtains vital signs, reconciles medications, administers medications and immunizations, performs laboratory procedures, assists providers during examinations and procedures, coordinates care between patients, families and the interdisciplinary team, documents care in Epic, and promotes safe, high-quality patient care while adhering to UCSF policies and Living PRIDE standards. This position is 100% in-person onsite and requires flexibility to work at the following campuses: Oakland, San Francisco, and satellite clinics. The Pediatric Dermatology clinic cares for infants, children, and adolescents with common and rare skin disorders. Our team of board-certified pediatric dermatologists and experienced clinicians are specially trained and certified to care for children They have a deep knowledge of treating pediatric skin, hair, and nail disorders and understanding of how different procedures affect children's health, appearance, and skin healing. The clinic offers diagnosis and care for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, disorders of keratinization, inherited skin conditions (i.e. ectodermal dysplasia), birthmarks, moles with atypical appearance, and many other skin, hair and nail conditions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Recent pediatric ambulatory or acute care experience.
• Two (2) years of related healthcare experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy
• Demonstrated ability to provide highly personalized patient care
• Demonstrated ability to work as an integral part of a patient care team.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proficient in APEX.
• Demonstrated knowledge with Windows-based software including Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook.
• Epic electronic health record proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of recent LVN experience.
• Ambulatory care experience.
• Dermatology experience.
• Recent Medical Assistant experience.