About The Role

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Licensed Vocational Nurse – Juvenile Justice Center provides direct nursing care to adolescents and young adults receiving healthcare services at the Juvenile Justice Center through UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.

The LVN supports the delivery of safe, developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care within a secure juvenile justice setting.

Responsibilities include performing patient intake and obtaining vital signs, administering medications and immunizations, performing ordered treatments and laboratory procedures, assisting with health screenings and clinical assessments, and supporting providers during examinations and procedures within the LVN scope of practice. The LVN coordinates care among patients, healthcare providers, interdisciplinary team members, and Juvenile Justice Center staff; recognizes and communicates changes in patient condition; maintains accurate and timely documentation in Epic; and supports continuity of care and follow-up services.

The LVN maintains patient privacy and confidentiality and follows established infection prevention, medication safety, security, and clinical protocols specific to the Juvenile Justice Center environment. The position promotes equitable, culturally responsive, trauma-informed care for a diverse adolescent population while adhering to UCSF policies, professional standards, and Living PRIDE values.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed , what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job. The functions should add up to 100%.

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Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

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20 YES

Assessment

Identifies the needs and responses of patients to medical regimen and treatment through observation of symptoms, emotional state, and cultural-socioeconomic backgrounds.
Recognizes and reports specific physical and emotional conditions/needs/concerns of the patient to appropriate members of the health care team. Alerts a provider of unusual observations of patients to facilitate immediate attention, e.g. chest pain, shortness of breath.

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10 YES

Planning

Works cooperatively and participates with the health care team to discuss patient’s alternatives to health care services and to develop short and long range goals to meet the patient’s needs.
Plans as appropriate for the needs of patient using knowledge of physical and emotional processes as well as cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Identifies appropriate resources (e.g., family, significant others, monetary, community organizations) in planning for patient care.

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40 YES

Implementation/Evaluation

Provides individualized nursing care which responds to the growth and developmental needs of patients and demonstrates an understanding of the range of treatment required by the patient.
Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including that individual’s age. Check age-specific group(s):
Adult (19 – 64 years)
Geriatric (65+ years)
Sets up and maintains cleanliness of exam rooms. Performs intake process. Provides for patient’s physical and emotional privacy.
Prepares for and instructs patients about specific diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments.
Assists as needed with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments.
Obtains specimens and performs Point of Care Testing as directed. Performs QA/QC on CLIA waived tests and reports any tests out of QA range to supervisor.
Uses appliances and equipment correctly and maintains safe practice.
Evaluates and documents patients’ responses to nursing care, including pre/post procedures and treatments. Uses knowledge of cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in evaluating care for all ages of patients.
Responds appropriately in emergencies. Understands the procedures for medical emergencies, code blue and other emergency/disaster situations. Participates in safety drills.
Complies with all Prepare Clinic and Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative and clinical practice. Complies with activities mandated by JCAHO/Title 22/NCQA.
Completes annual competency testing as specified by the individual practice.

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10 YES

Coordination/Continuity/Communication

Organizes activities based on the needs of patients while maintaining the effective flow of patients through the practice. Adjusts clinical support activities to reflect changes in priorities during practice sessions.
Maintains open communication and facilitates continuity of care for patients/and or family with members of the health care team through phone contact, verbal interaction and all computer systems information (i.e., labs, appointments) to contribute to patient care.
Maintains accurate, legible, current, properly signed records and documentation which include interventions and plan of care and other patient information pertinent to the prepare evaluation
Obtains, records, and conveys information, clearly and concisely.
Demonstrates courtesy, common sense, and follow-through in all telephone/electronic communications, maintaining the Telephone Standards as established by the Medical Center.
Fosters/maintains positive public relations (patients, family, visitors and staff). Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette; shows sensitivity to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients perceive interactions as positive and supportive.
Demonstrates ability to work as a team member with providers, supervisors, fellow nursing staff and clerical/administrative staff.
Demonstrates Everyday PRIDE values and the AIDET fundamentals of communication in all patient care stakeholder interactions.

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10 Advocacy/Education

Participates in identifying and documenting the educational needs of patients.
Provides patients with the necessary information to make informed decisions utilizing available resources and making referrals appropriately. Informs patients/families about services available at UCSFMedical Center and in the community. Utilizes and maintains updated educational resources.
Provides and reinforces patient health teaching by utilizing language which patient and family can understand.
Verifies patient/family understanding through return demonstration, either verbal, physical or written.
Utilizes available educational resources. Participates in review and/or revision of educational materials.
Participates in patient action planning and health coaching activities.

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5 Performance Improvement

Participates in Performance Improvement (PI) activities.
Makes recommendations regarding PI topics or problems; and assists in data collection.
Reports and follows up on issues that affect environment and safety.
Maximizes resources by seeking assistance from appropriate support, effectively using supplies, making suggestions for improved approaches, assists in cost effective practices.

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5 Self-Development/Professionalism

Attends classes, conferences, workshops and staff meetings applicable to practice needs. Shares information from programs attended.
Attends and participates in staff meetings.
Complies with work related policies, including license renewal, annual PPD, CPR certification, use of benefit time, and dress code including identification policy.
Contributes to the orientation and learning experiences of other members of the health care team.
Complies with departmental scheduling guidelines; i.e. starts work at times scheduled, completes work in a timely manner.
Adheres to Patient Centered Medical Home standards.

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100%

(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)

0 Required Qualifications

One year of correctional nursing experience
Phlebotomy certification
EKG experience
Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position, including demonstrated excellent communication skills, problem-solving ability, and high comfort level with learning new technology/systems
Basic computer/keyboarding skills
Prior experience with EPIC
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment