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Job Function Summary: 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. Custom Scope Ensures the quality of LVN patient care and serves as a role model. Assists staff with escalated issues and reports patients' status and concerns to management or clinicians as needed.
| % of time |
Essential Function (Yes/No) |
Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) |
| 40% |
Yes |
Supervises and facilitates the flow of LVN activities based on patient needs |
| 20% |
Yes |
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 |
| 10% |
Yes |
Mentors staff to communicate with patients regarding their conditions, treatments, and concerns |
| 10% |
Yes |
Assists with escalated issues and involves management or clinicians as needed |
| 5% |
Yes |
Keeps staff informed of changes in applicable policies, procedures, and external regulations |
| 5% |
Yes |
Evaluates subordinate staff performance and involved in decision-making on hiring, salary actions, disciplinary actions, performance ratings, and other human resources matters |
| 5% |
Yes |
Evaluates the competencies of staff, according to scope of practice for the LVN position |
| 5% |
Yes |
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 |
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Serves as a resource to staff on instructing patients on chronic diseases and self-care management, and with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments |
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Participates in the performance of routine audits and licensing and accreditation inspection readiness activities |
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Promotes a climate of effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration |
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Communicates regularly with management on practice activities and on pertinent operational or human resources issues |
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Mentors staff and identifies areas for growth |
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Develops and implements strategies for performance improvement |
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Operates within budgetary parameters in the management and distribution of material and fiscal resources |
Required qualifications:
- At least 2 years or more years of LVN experience within the last 2 years.
- Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and delegate work functions efficiently.
- Demonstrated skills to effectively supervise patient care support staff. Strong knowledge of practice operations.
- In depth knowledge of patient support care clinical 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 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 communications, with the ability to convey clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner
- Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in clinic / center patient care.
Preferred qualifications:
- Previous supervisory experience
- EPIC/APeX Super User
- CPT I Certified ( CPT-1 certification current with the State of California)
Licenses/Certifications/Education:
- Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) License
- CPR Certification (BLS) through the American Heart Association
- High school or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Graduation from an approved LVN program
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required qualifications:
- At least 2 years or more years of LVN experience within the last 2 years.
- Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and delegate work functions efficiently.
- Demonstrated skills to effectively supervise patient care support staff. Strong knowledge of practice operations.
- In depth knowledge of patient support care clinical 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 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 communications, with the ability to convey clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner
- Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in clinic / center patient care.
Preferred qualifications:
- Previous supervisory experience
- EPIC/APeX Super User
- CPT I Certified ( CPT-1 certification current with the State of California)
Licenses/Certifications/Education:
- Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) License
- CPR Certification (BLS) through the American Heart Association
- High school or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Graduation from an approved LVN program
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University of California - San Francisco
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Jun 19, 2026